Frelander 2. Manual - part 653

6. Remove the new panel.

7. Apply adhesive to the areas illustrated.

8. If necessary, renew the NVH element.

9. Apply sealer adhesive to the NVH element.

10. Offer up the new panel and clamp into position.
11. Tack weld the butt joints.

12. MIG braze the slots.

13. Dress the tack welds.

14. MIG weld the butt joint.

15. Install the fender mounting bracket, using the fender for

alignment.

16. Dress all welded joints.
17. The installation of associated panels and mechanical

components is the reverse of removal.

Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs - A-Pillar Reinforcement

Removal and Installation

Removal

• CAUTIONS:

 The A-Pillar reinforcement is DP600, (Dual Phase steel) and must be MIG plug welded to the inner. Spot welds must

not be used.

 Ensure that all welded joints are suitably sealed and waterproofed, particularly in the areas where the original panel

adhesive / sealer cannot be replicated. Where necessary, seal the joints prior to the fitment of outer panels.

• NOTE: The A-Pillar reinforcement is unpicked from the side panel reinforcement 'ring-frame', it is not serviced separately.

• NOTE: There are NVH elements attached inside this panel, they are not serviced on the new panel. If damaged, new

element/s will be required.

1. The A-Pillar reinforcement is replaced in conjunction with:

Front bumper cover

Front fender

Front door

Instrument panel

Windshield glass

A-Pillar outer panel

2. For additional information relating to this repair procedure

please see the following:

For additional information, refer to: 

Body and Frame

 (501-26

Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance

Checks, Description and Operation) /

Standard Workshop Practices

 (100-00 General Information,

Description and Operation).

3. Remove the A-Pillar outer panel.

For additional information, refer to: 

A-Pillar Outer Panel

(501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and

Installation).