Body Sill Reinforcement

Materials:
Designation	Part number
Seal	681 7640

For information on welding body components, see WELDING, GENERAL .

Remove components. See SIDE SECTION, EXPOSING .

Determine the extent of the damage. See BODY SIDE .

Fig 1: Sill Panel Cut Locations (1 Of 3)

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Alternative cutting points (1).

Fig 2: Sill Panel Cut Locations (2 Of 3)

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If the complete body sill reinforcement is replaced, the B-post must be replaced; refer to B-POST .

Alternative cutting points (2)

Fig 3: Sill Panel Cut Locations (3 Of 3)

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When joining, drill loose and weld with plug welding

The pipe must not be joined.

Fig 4: Sill Panel Reinforcement Weld Locations (1 Of 4)

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Fig 5: Sill Panel Reinforcement Weld Locations (2 Of 4)

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When joining, reinforce with the spare part following the illustrated principle. This applies to all joints in the reinforcement.

Fig 6: Sill Panel Reinforcement Weld Locations (3 Of 4)

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Fig 7: Sill Panel Reinforcement Weld Locations (4 Of 4)

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Install the B-post. See B-POST .

Fig 8: Outer Sill Panel Installation Weld Locations

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Use: Seal, 681 7640 .

Follow the instructions for body sealing; see BODY SEAL, SEALING DIAGRAM .

Follow the instructions regarding corrosion protection; see RUSTPROOFING .

Install components. See SIDE SECTION, EXPOSING .