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B-Post, Replacing

Fig 1: B-Post Cut Lines And Measurement Points
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Pull out the damaged section.

Cut, grind or saw off the damaged components.

The B-post cut is displaced as illustrated.

Dimension C = 50 mm.

Fig 2: B-Post Inner Door Sill Weld Locations
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Secure the B-post inner door sill.

Weld into place.

Fig 3: B-Post Reinforcement Weld Locations
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Secure the B-post reinforcement.

Weld into place.

Fig 4: Outer B-Post And Outer Door Sill Weld Locations
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Align the outer B-post and outer door sill.

Saw and weld the sill and the door sill.

Spot-weld at the underside towards the rear of the sill.

Seam-weld the joint.