Note On Repair Work: Installation

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To reinforce the strength in the center pillar cut area, cut the side outer panel 100 mm (3.94 inches) above the cut area and cut the center pillar reinforcement 50 mm (1.97 inches) above the cut area.

Fig 1: Center Pillar Reinforcement Cut Line, Measurements And Locations
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Remove the center pillar inner lower from the new center inner pillar, and install the center inner pillar to the body.

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CAUTION: Weld and repair if the rear door hinge reinforcement is damaged.
Cut the new center pillar reinforcement parts by aligning them with the cut area of center pillar reinforcement in the body-side. Then, cut only the center pillar reinforcement 100 mm (3.94 inches) below from the cut area to create a cover, and then cut the rear door hinge reinforcement 50 mm (1.97 inches) below from the cut area.

Fig 2: Rear Door Hinge Reinforcement Cut Lines, Measurements And Locations
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Weld the rear door hinge reinforcement then weld the cover of the center pillar reinforcement.

Fig 3: Rear Door Hinge Reinforcement Weld Area
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When installing the new center outer pillar, machine the body loose panel cushion (MR535301 or MR435765) for replacement as shown and apply it to the body side because the sound dampening foam material cannot be filled into the front pillar.

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Assemble the center outer pillar, bolt and tape the hole and flange with aluminum tape, then fill the hole with sound dampening foam material as shown in the figure of the instructions.
Sound dampening foam material: 3M™ AAD ULTRA PRO Panel foam-Yellow

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Wait 2 hours after filling the sound dampening foam material to remove the bolt and aluminum tape, then melt the sound dampening foam material with a soldering gun so a clip, etc. can thoroughly be inserted in the hole filled with sound dampening foam material.

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