C4AH1LF1 - 307

REPLACEMENT FRONT 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 - SPECIAL FEATURE

When refitting the front stiffener (5), refit it using the special tool ; Refit the a post closers marked (6) .

2 - COMPLEMENTARY OPERATION(S)

Replacement : FRONT DOOR .

Removal - refitting :

• WINDSCREEN
• bonnet hinge
• scuttle grille
• sill panel trim
• connectors
• FASCIA
• DOOR APERTURE SEAL
• front seat
• bonnet
• front wing
• mud shield

Remove-refit trim :

• part front floor
• front pillar
• screen pillar

Detach the electrical harnesses .

3 - IDENTIFICATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS

Front pillar assembly .

Passenger side front stiffener assembly .

4 - REPLACEMENT PART COMPOSITION

(1) Front pillar .

(2) Passenger compartment side front upper closer .

(3) Passenger side front stiffener assembly .

(4) Bonnet hinge stiffener .

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

Part a post .

Passenger side front stiffener assembly .

6 - PREPARATION OF THE NEW PART

7 - CUTTING OUT

8 - RELEASING

9 - ADJUSTMENT

10 - WELDING

11 - SEALING

12 - PROTECTION