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Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Center Pillar Inner Panel Replacement Component Location
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WARNING:

Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .

NOTE:

The center pillar inner panel is ultra high strength steel. ULTRA HIGH STRENGTH STEEL

NOTE:

Left shown, right similar.

NOTE:

Refer to Collision Repair Specifications

  1. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (9C1, 5W4)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)
  3. Remove all related panels and components.
  4. Remove body side. Body Side Outer Panel Replacement (SWB) Body Side Outer Panel Replacement (LWB) , Body Side Outer Panel Sectioning (SWB) Body Side Outer Panel Sectioning (LWB) , or Center Pillar Sectioning 
  5. Remove center pillar outer panel reinforcement. Center Pillar Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement 
  6. Remove hinge pillar panel sectioning. Body Hinge Pillar Panel Reinforcement Sectioning 
  7. Remove rocker outer panel. Rocker Outer Panel Replacement (LWB) Rocker Outer Panel Replacement (SWB) 
  8. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area as necessary. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
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    9. NOTE:

    Do not damage or cut attaching panels and reinforcements.

  9. Remove spot welds (1). [15x]
  10. Remove spot welds (2). [4x]
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    11. NOTE:

    Do not damage or cut attaching panels and reinforcements.

  11. Remove spot welds (1). [8x]
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  12. Remove center pillar inner panel (1) from vehicle.
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