Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual - part 16

FRONT SIDEMEMBER (PARTIAL REPLACEMENT)

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WELDED PANEL REPLACEMENT

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NOTE ON REPAIR WORK

.

REMOVAL
Remove the shield plate on the cut area in advance when cut-
ting the front sidemember. 
NOTE: Refer to the Fender Shield Section on 

P.3-4

 for the 

welding points with the shield plate.

AB301333AB

SHIELD PLATE

FRONT PILLAR

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FRONT PILLAR

M4030005000225

CAUTION

When repairing the area using foam materials do not use firing tools since the foaming materials may 
burn.
NOTE: Refer to the Fender Shield Section on 

P.3-4

 for the welding points with the upper frame. 

AB301359

SYMBOL

OPERATION DESCRIPTION

Spot welding

MIG plug welding      : indicates two panels to be welded
                                  : indicates three panels to be welded

MIG spot welding

MIG arc welding (continuous)

Braze welding

Anti-corrosion agent application locations
(Use access holes to apply liberally to butt-welded joints.)

(                                                               )

AB

AB301357

REPAIR WELDS

A

B

C

A

C

B

D

160 mm

(6.3 in)

AB

(WITH THE UPPER FRAME REMOVED)

FOAM ACOUSTIC MATERIAL

155 mm

(6.1 in)

E

FRONT PILLAR

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NOTE ON REPAIR WORK

.

INSTALLATION
1. To reinforce the strength in the front pillar cut area, cut the 

side outer panel 100mm (3.9 inches) above the cut area and 
cut the side outer reinforcement 40mm (1.57 inches) above 
the cut area.

2. To reinforce the strength in the side sill cut area, cut the side 

outer panel 100mm (3.9 inches) behind the cut area and cut 
the side outer reinforcement 40mm (1.57 inches) behind the 
cut area.

3. Assemble the new front pillar inner lower parts. 

AB301358

D

E

AB

F

F

AB301360

100 mm
(3.9 in)

40 mm
(1.57 in)

AB

SIDE OUTER 
REINFORCEMENT

SIDE OUTER 
PANEL

AB301361

100 mm
(3.9 in)

40 mm
(1.57 in)

AB

SIDE OUTER 
REINFORCEMENT

SIDE OUTER 
PANEL

FRONT PILLAR

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4. Adhere in advance adhesives in the areas shown in the 

figure of the instructions when assembling the front pillar 
inner upper.

CAUTION

Weld and repair if the side sill outer reinforcement inner is 
damaged.
5. Cut the new side outer reinforcement by aligning it with the 

side outer reinforcement cut area on the body side. Then, 
cut only the side outer reinforcement 80 mm (3.15 inches) 
forward the cut area and make a cover. Cut the side sill 
outer reinforcement inner 40 mm (1.57 inches) behind the 
cut area of the side outer reinforcement.

6.  When assembling the side outer reinforcement, apply 

adhesives in the areas shown in the figure of the 
instructions.

7. Weld the side sill outer reinforcement inner then weld the 

cover of the side outer reinforcement.

ADHESIVE TYPE

BRAND

Epoxyayresin 
adhesive

3M

ä AAD Part No.8115 or 

equivalent

ADHESIVE TYPE

BRAND

Epoxyayresin 
adhesive

3M

ä AAD Part No.8115 or 

equivalent

AB301369

: ADHESIVE

AB

AB301362

AB

80 mm

(3.15 in)

40 mm (1.57 in)

SIDE OUTER REINFORCEMENT

COVER

SIDE SILL OUTER 
REINFORCEMENT INNER

AB301370AB

: ADHESIVE

AB301363

AB

COVER

SIDE SILL OUTER 
REINFORCEMENT INNER