Body Sill Reinforcement

Welding body components; see WELDING, GENERAL .

Determine the extent of the damage. See BODY SIDE .

Fig 1: Sill Molding Cut Lines

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Alternative sill molding cutting points.

Fig 2: Sill Molding Reinforcement Cut Lines

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Upon replacement of the sill molding reinforcement assembly, the rear fender, B-pillar and A-pillar must be replaced.

Remove the following items:

Alternative cutting points.

Fig 3: Sill Molding Reinforcement Weld Locations

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Fig 4: Outer Body Sill Panel Weld Locations

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Install the following items:

Rustproof; see RUSTPROOFING .

Install the side section. See SIDE SECTION, EXPOSING .