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Body Lock Pillar Inner Panel Replacement - MIG-Brazing

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 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. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.



7. Drill all factory welds lower.



8. Drill all factory welds upper.



9. Remove the damaged body lock pillar inner panel.

1. Create 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the upper edges of the service panel as noted from the original panel.
2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing and spot 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. Braze accordingly the body lock pillar inner panel upper.



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