Scheme 57
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 58
Weld the bracket into place.
Measurements. See Front section, alignment chart .
Scheme 59
Align and secure the cowl side reinforcement to the A-post reinforcement.
Tack weld.
Scheme 60
Align and secure the outer cowl side to the outer A-post.
Weld into place.
Scheme 61
Use holes as guides
Cut through a hole.
Align the component.
Weld into place.
Scheme 62
Weld the bracket for the central electrical unit into place.
Note. Applies to the left-hand side only.
Scheme 63
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.
Scheme 64
Secure the B-post inner door sill.
Weld into place.
Scheme 65
Secure the B-post reinforcement.
Weld into place.
Scheme 66
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.