Front Pillar Installation - Mazda 2002 6 Bodyshop Manual

FRONT PILLAR INSTALLATION

1. When joining the new and old parts, temporarily install and fit the new part in position, measure each dimension
according to the body dimension, then adjust the position to align it to the standard dimensions.
2. Drill holes for plug welds before installing new parts.
Note
• In areas where the outer, reinforcement, inner, etc. are in 3-4 layers, drill holes for plug welds in all but the
innermost panel.
3. Weld in 5 locations indicated by (A), then trial-fit the inner and reinforcement.
4. Weld in 10 locations indicated by (B), then install the inner and reinforcement to the existing parts.
5. After trial-fitting new parts, make sure the related parts fit properly.
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PANEL REPLACEMENT
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