CENTER PILLAR INSTALLATION

1. When joining and cutting the new and existing parts, trial fit the new part in position, and then measure and adjust the body as necessary to conform with standard dimensions.

2. Drill holes for plug welds before installing new parts.

Note

• In areas where the outer, reinforcement, inner, and other parts are in 3-4 layers, drill holes for plug welds in all but the innermost panel.

3. Install in the following order: inner, reinforcement, and outer.

4. Weld the 30 locations indicated by (A) and install the center pillar reinforcement (inner) to the center pillar reinforcement.

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