FRONT SIDE FRAME (PARTIAL CUTTING) INSTALLATION [PANEL REPLACEMENT]

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Installation Procedure

Caution

•  The cut-and-joint area indicates the maximum size range of the installation position.

1.  Make a reinforcement panel using the material from the front side frame (inner).

2.  To cut and join the new and existing parts, cut the new part at the specified location shown in the figure, and chamfer the joint surfaces of the new and existing parts.

3.  Drill holes for the plug welding before installing the new parts.

4.  When installing the new parts, trial-fit new and existing parts, and then measure and adjust the body to conform with standard dimensions.

5.  Trial-fit the new and existing parts, weld the existing parts and the reinforcement, and then butt weld the new and existing parts.

Caution

•  Press fit the reinforcement panel and the body side material, and then weld them.

•  To prevent weld bead drop from the reinforcement panel, weld the reinforcement plate such that the weld bead are longer than their widths.

6.  Cut-and-join area locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure.

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7.  After temporarily installing new parts, make sure the related parts fit properly.

8.  Plug weld the 2 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure.

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9.  Cut-and-join area locations indicated by (C) shown in the figure.

10.  Plug weld the 10 locations indicated by (D) shown in the figure.