Partially cut off inner A-pillar reinforcement

AR63.20-S-1109-01E

Partially cut off inner A-pillar reinforcement

Model

447, 448

a

Dimension approx. 110 mm

b

Dimension approx. 40 mm

c

Dimension approx.60 mm

1

Scribe separating points and cut (areas A and B).

 Do not make the cuts too deep.
Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.

2

Expose spot welds on inner A-pillar reinforcement (2) and cut out (areas C to G).

 Cut out spot welds on both sides (area G).

3

Bend open sheet metal lug (area G).

4

Remove damaged inner A-pillar reinforcement (2).

5

Sand down mating surfaces to bare metal in crosshatched areas .

 Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides.

6

Remove shavings and drill chips.

7

Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.