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Body Lock Pillar Inner Panel Replacement

Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair 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 negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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 .
6. Locate and mark all factory welds.



7. Drill all factory lower welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.



8. Drill all factory upper welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
9. Grind the factory weld seams lower.



10. Remove the damaged body lock pillar inner panel.

1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the service panel as noted from the original panel.
2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.



3. Position the body lock pillar inner panel on the vehicle.
4. Verify the fit of the panel.
5. Clamp the body lock pillar inner panel into position.



6. Plug the weld accordingly body lock pillar inner panel upper and lower.
7. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
8. Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems .
9. Install all related panels and components.
10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .