Body Side: A-Pillar: Installation

Fig 1: A-Pillar Reinforcement Installation Weld Counts, Specifications, And Locations (1 Of 2)

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When welding body components, see WELDING, GENERAL .

Replace foam with weld. See "3 " in Fig 1.

Fig 2: A-Pillar Reinforcement Installation Weld Counts, Specifications, And Locations (2 Of 2)

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Install the sill reinforcement. See: BODY SILL REINFORCEMENT then continue with the outside of the A-post.

Apply collision foam. See: BODY SEAL, SEALING DIAGRAM .

Fig 3: Lower A-Pillar Installation Weld Counts, Specifications, And Locations (1 Of 3)

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Fig 4: Lower A-Pillar Installation Weld Counts, Specifications, And Locations (2 Of 3)

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Install the sill. See: DOOR SILL .

Fig 5: Lower A-Pillar Installation Weld Counts, Specifications, And Locations (3 Of 3)

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Fig 6: Upper A-Pillar Installation Weld Counts, Specifications, And Locations

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Apply sound insulation foam. See: BODY SEAL, SEALING DIAGRAM .

Weld on.

Braze the joint at "4 " shown in Fig 6.

Rustproof. See: RUSTPROOFING .