Orlando

Centre Pillar Inner Panel Replacement - Welding

Note : According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.

Warning : Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section.

Warning : Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning in the Preface section.

Warning : Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.

1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection : without Start/Stop System .
3. Remove all related panels and components.
4. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair : Base .
6. Locate and mark all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.



7. Drill all factory welds of the centre pillar inner panel (1).



8. Remove the damaged centre pillar inner panel (1).

1. Create 8 mm (5/16 in) along the upper edges (1) of the center pillar inner panel (2) as noted from the original panel.
2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.



3. Position the centre pillar inner panel (1) on the vehicle.
4. Verify the fit of the panel.
5. Clamp the centre pillar inner panel (1) into position.



6. Weld the centre pillar inner panel (1) accordingly.



7. Spotweld the centre pillar inner panel (1) accordingly.
8. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair : Base .
9. Paint the repaired area.
10. Install all related panels and components.
11. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection : without Start/Stop System .
12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .