CENTER PILLAR REMOVAL [PANEL REPLACEMENT]

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Symbol Mark

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Removal Procedure

Caution

•  Remove the curtain air bag module to prevent damage before servicing.

Front-side

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Rear-side

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Caution

•  Avoid cutting with a blowtorch or similar tools as the insulator (shaded area) is flammable.

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1.  Rough cut the area locations indicated by (A).

2.  Drill the 88 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure then remove the cabin side outer frame (outer center pillar).

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3.  Drill the 34 locations indicated by (C) shown in the figure then remove the center pillar reinforcement.

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4.  Rough cut the area locations indicated by (D).

5.  Drill the 3 locations indicated by (E) shown in the figure.

6.  Pull the inner center pillar in the direction of arrow shown in the figure, then remove it from between the inner side sill and side sill reinforcement.

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