Body Side: A-Pillar: Removal

Fig 1: Upper A-Pillar Cut And Drill Locations

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Remove components. See: SIDE SECTION, EXPOSING .

Determine the extent of the damage. See WINDSHIELD FRAME and BODY SIDE .

Fig 2: Outer Lower A-Pillar Removal Weld Locations (1 Of 3)

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Drill and grind the sections shown in the illustration.

Fig 3: Outer Lower A-Pillar Removal Weld Locations (2 Of 3)

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Fig 4: Outer Lower A-Pillar Removal Weld Locations (3 Of 3)

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Fig 5: A-Pillar Reinforcement Removal Weld Locations, Cut Lines, Specifications And Measurement Points (1 Of 2)

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When only replacing the A-post pipe, the pipe and the sill reinforcement must be cut at (1) as shown in the illustration.

At installation the sections must be welded along the entire joint.

Fig 6: A-Pillar Reinforcement Removal Weld Locations, Cut Lines, Specifications And Measurement Points (2 Of 2)

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