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Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs - B-Pillar Reinforcement Removal and Installation Removal • CAUTIONS: The B-Pillar reinforcement is BH300, (Bake Hardened steel). It must be MIG plug welded to the B-Pillar inner, the rocker panel inner reinforcement and the cantrail reinforcement. Spot welds must not be used. Ensure that all welded joints are suitably sealed and waterproofed, particularly in the areas where the original panel adhesive / sealer cannot be replicated. Where necessary, seal the joints prior to the fitment of outer panels. • NOTE: The B-Pillar reinforcement is unpicked from the side panel reinforcement, 'ring-frame', it is not serviced separately. • NOTE: There is a NVH element located between the B-Pillar reinforcement and the B-Pillar inner. 1. The B-Pillar reinforcement is replaced in conjunction with: Front door Rear door Headlining B-Pillar outer panel 2. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see the following: For additional information, refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation) / Standard Workshop Practices (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). 3. Remove the B-Pillar outer panel. For additional information, refer to: B-Pillar Outer Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation). 4. NOTE: It will be necessary to use a HSS spot weld drill bit on the A-Pillar upper / cantrail and rocker panel areas. • NOTE: Holes should be drilled through the B-Pillar reinforcement and the B-Pillar inner panel at the door apertures. This enables MIG plug welds to be installed through the inner panel. Mill out the spot welds. 5. Separate the joints and remove the old panel, also releasing the NVH element. |