Fiat 500 Collision Awareness Manual page 55

2012 FF
NOTE: The Cowl Side Hinge Pillar area is dedicated to where it is to be sectioned, as compared to the general
locations within the outlined areas.
Collision Information SIDE APERTURE (OUTER)
2 ­ OUTER COWL SIDE HINGE PILLAR SECTIONING LOCATION
The body side aperture has many areas in which it may be sectioned in. The Cowl Side is to be sectioned above the
lower Door Hinge fastener holes. All other outlined areas represent general sectioning areas and may be sectioned
within.
A Butt­joint is to be used in all sectioning areas of the outer body side aperture.
B­Pillar Reinforcement Do Not Section
1 ­ B­PILLAR OUTER REINFORCEMENT DO NOT SECTION
2 ­ B­PILLAR INNER REINFORCEMENT
The Outer B­Pillar Reinforcement must never be sectioned, due to the usage of Boron steel. It will be necessary to use
a Tungsten Carbide Drill Bit to release the spot welds along the areas where the Outer B­Pillar Reinforcement joins
other components.
Fig. 28 Do Not Section
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