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SIDE SILL
CAUTION When repairing the area using foam materials do not use firing tools since the foaming materials may burn.
| NOTE ON REPAIR WORK
| REMOVAL <Except for Hong Kong spec. left side>
| To remove the side sill outer reinforcement, cut it 70 mm behind the cut-out part.
| INSTALLATION <Except for Hong Kong spec. left side>
| Cut only the side sill outer reinforcement centre on the body-side, 50 mm forward of the cut area and then remove.
| Cut only the side sill outer reinforcement centre of the new side sill outer reinforcement parts from 120 mm behind the cut-out area, then cut from another 20 mm behind the cut-out area and remove. Re-use the parts removed.
| Cut the side sill reinforcement support 50 mm forward of the cut area of the side sill outer reinforcement centre.
| Adhere in advance adhesives in the areas shown in the figure of the instructions when assembling the side sill outer reinforcement. Adhesive : Epoxyayresin adhesive Brand : 3M ATD Part No.8115 or equivalent
| After assembling the new parts to the body, weld the side sill reinforcement support, then weld the part cut from the side sill outer reinforcement centre.
| After assembling the side sill outer reinforcement, it is not possible to fill it with foaming materials in the areas shown in the figure of the instructions. Therefore, adhere urethane foam to bury the front pillar.
| Apply in advance body sealant in the areas shown in the figure of the instructions when assembling the side outer panel.
| <Hong Kong spec. left side>
| Adhere in advance adhesives in the areas shown in the figure of the instructions when assembling the side sill outer reinforcement. Adhesive : Epoxyayresin adhesive Brand : 3M ATD Part No.8115 or equivalent
| After assembling the side sill outer reinforcement, it is not possible to fill it with foaming materials in the areas shown in the figure of the instructions. Therefore, adhere urethane foam to bury the front pillar.
| Apply in advance body sealant in the areas shown in the figure of the instructions when assembling the side outer panel.

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