Scheme 86
Cut off the damaged section.
Note. Do not cut the A-post lower than 100 mm from the roof edge. There is reinforcement below this.
Align the mating surfaces.
Align and secure the inner A-post.
Weld into place
Scheme 87
Weld the bracket into place.
Measurements. See Body side, alignment chart .
Scheme 88
Align and secure the cowl side reinforcement to the A-post reinforcement.
Tack weld.
Scheme 89
Align and secure the outer cowl side to the outer A-post.
Weld into place.
Scheme 90
Pull out the damaged section.
Cut, grind or saw off the damaged components.
The B-post cut is displaced as shown in the illustration.
Dimension C = 50 mm.
Scheme 91
Secure the B-post inner door sill.
Weld into place.
Scheme 92
Secure the B-post reinforcement.
Weld into place.
Scheme 93
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.