FRONT PILLAR REMOVAL [PANEL REPLACEMENT]

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Removal Procedure

Caution

•  To prevent injury, remove the curtain air bag module before performing the work.

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1.  Refer to [DAMAGED VEHICLE HANDLING] and [HIGH VOLTAGE SERVICE CAUTIONS] in the general information, implement the necessary measures, and then start the procedure.(See DAMAGED VEHICLE HANDLING [(E)].) (See HIGH VOLTAGE SERVICE CAUTIONS.)

2.  Remove the roof panel. (See ROOF PANEL REMOVAL [PANEL REPLACEMENT].)

Caution

•  If cutting work is done using flame, a fire could occur because insulators are inserted in the locations shown in the figure. When performing the cutting work near the insulator insert areas, avoid using flame and use an air saw or drill.

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3.  Rough cut the 2 locations in area A shown in the figure.

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4.  Drill the spot welds in the 108 locations in area B shown in the figure.

5.  Drill the spot welds in the 7 locations in area C shown in the figure from the interior.

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6.  Rough cut the location in area D shown in the figure.

7.  Insert a chisel into the position of the arrow shown in the figure, peel off the adhesive, and then move the end of the dash upper panel.

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8.  Remove the cabin side frame (outer) (front pillar (outer)).

Caution

•  If cutting work is done using flame, a fire could occur because insulators are inserted in the locations shown in the figure. When performing the cutting work near the insulator insert areas, avoid using flame and use an air saw or drill.

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9.  Drill the spot welds in the 15 locations in area E shown in the figure.

Note

•  When drilling the spot welds in the 15 locations in area E shown in the figure, do not drill through-holes in consideration of the workability when installing.

10.  Drill the spot welds in the 8 locations in area F shown in the figure.

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11.  Remove the hinge reinforcement, hinge reinforcement (lower) and the front side reinforcement at the same time.

12.  Drill the spot welds in the 12 locations in area G shown in the figure from the interior.

Note

•  When drilling the spot welds in the 12 locations in area G shown in the figure, do not drill through-holes in consideration of the workability when installing.

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13.  Remove the front pillar upper reinforcement.

14.  Drill the spot welds in the 12 locations in area H shown in the figure from the interior.

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15.  Remove the front pillar (inner).

16.  Drill the spot welds in the 27 locations in area I shown in the figure.

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17.  Remove the hinge pillar (inner).