Note On Repair Work: Installation
- To reinforce the strength in the front pillar cut area, cut the side outer panel 50 mm (1.97 inches) above the cut area and cut the front upper inner pillar 100 mm (3.9 inches) above the cut area.
- Assemble the new front pillar inner lower parts.
- Assemble the new front upper inner pillar part.
- Assemble the new side sill reinforcement front parts. After that, cover the hole with aluminum tape to prevent the sound dampening foam material from dropping when the material is filled into the front pillar in the next process.
- Align the new roof side rail reinforcement parts to the body side to cut and install. After that, machine the body loose panel cushion (MR535301 or MR435765) as shown and apply it to the body side to prevent the sound dampening foam material from dropping when the material is filled into the front pillar in the next process.
- Assemble the new front pillar reinforcement lower.
- When installing the new front outer pillar parts, machine the body loose panel cushion (MR535301 or MR435765) as shown and apply it to the body side to prevent the sound dampening foam material from dropping when the material is filled into the front pillar upper in the next process (for front pillar upper).
- When installing the new front outer pillar parts, 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 is filled into the front pillar (for front pillar lower).
- When installing the new front outer pillar parts, apply the body sealant to the areas as shown in advance.
- Assemble the front 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
- 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.