C4CH21F1 - 307

REPLACEMENT CENTRE PILLAR

IMPERATIVE : THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED USING THE MIG BRAZING PROCESS TECHNIQUE ; when the structure is repaired, all the connections concerned must be welded using the same procedure ; any other technique is prohibited .

WARNING : all the scoured areas must be protected by the approved electrolytic re-zincing process .

IMPERATIVE : observe elementary health and safety rules (wearing of filter mask for organic fumes - work in a ventilated area) .

1 - COMPLEMENTARY OPERATION(S)

Replacement :

• FRONT DOOR
• rear door

Removal - refitting :

• FRONT SEAT
• front seat belt
• rear seat cushion
• FRONT DOOR APERTURE SEAL
• curtain airbag module

Remove-refit trim :

• centre pillar
• part front and rear floor
• roof

Detach the electrical harnesses .

NOTE : refitting of the b post stiffener (2) using the special tool .

2 - IDENTIFICATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS

(1) Centre pillar .

(2) Centre pillar stiffener .

(3) Centre pillar inner panel .

3 - REPLACEMENT PART COMPOSITION

(1) Centre pillar .

(2) Centre pillar stiffener .

(4) Anchoring ramp support .

(5) Tapping plate .

(6) Inner pad .

(7) Tapping plate .

(8) B post upper partition .

(9) Tapping plate retainer (Front door) .

(10) Door striker captive nut (Front door) .

(11) 'B' post stiffener .

(3) Centre pillar inner panel .

4 - PART(S) REQUIRED TO CARRY OUT THE OPERATION

Part centre stiffener .

Centre pillar stiffener .

Centre pillar inner panel .

5 - PREPARATION OF THE NEW PART

WARNING : only cut the b post stiffening outer covering .

6 - CUTTING OUT

WARNING : only cut the b post stiffening outer covering .

7 - RELEASING

8 - ADJUSTMENT

9 - WELDING

10 - FINISHING

11 - SEALING

12 - PROTECTION