TRADE OF VEHICLE BODY REPAIR - eCollege

Module 3– Unit 4
Centre Pillar Bodyside Panel Operations
Outer ‘B’ post/sill panel section (C):
During removal, cut the panel at 1, 2 and 3 in figure 45, taking care
to avoid damaging the ‘A’ post inner reinforcement when making
the cut at 3. Cut out spot welds and remove panel bulk. In
replacement, cut and trim the new panel to form seam welded butt
joints with the existing panel at 1, 2, and 3. Drill or punch holes in
the outer and forward faces for plug welding to the inner
reinforcement at 4 as there is no access for spot welding in these
areas.
Figure 45: Outer ‘B’ Post/Sill Panel
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