Body Side: B-Post: Installation

Installing The B-Post Reinforcement

Fig 1: B-Post Reinforcement Weld Locations

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Install foam rubber replacement at (2). See SEALING .

Fig 2: Body Side Spot Weld Locations

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Spot-weld the replacement part. Tip diameter: 6 mm.

See the illustration for the location of the spot welds.

Installing The B Post

Fig 3: Outer B-Post Weld Locations

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Align the replacement part using BODY SIDE and, see ROOF .

Remove the replacement part and apply collision foam at (1). See SEALING .

Fig 4: Body Side Spot Weld Locations

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Secure the replacement part.

Spot-weld the replacement part. Tip diameter 4.5 mm.

See the illustration for the location of the spot welds.

Seal. See SEALING .

Rust-proof. See RUSTPROOFING .

Install components. See SIDE SECTION, EXPOSING .