Frelander 2. Manual - part 656

Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs - B-Pillar Reinforcement

Removal and Installation

Removal

• CAUTIONS:

 The B-Pillar reinforcement is BH300, (Bake Hardened steel). It must be MIG plug welded to the B-Pillar inner, the

rocker panel inner reinforcement and the cantrail reinforcement. 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 B-Pillar reinforcement is unpicked from the side panel reinforcement, 'ring-frame', it is not serviced

separately.

• NOTE: There is a NVH element located between the B-Pillar reinforcement and the B-Pillar inner.

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

Front door

Rear door

Headlining

B-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 B-Pillar outer panel.

For additional information, refer to: 

B-Pillar Outer Panel

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

Installation).

4. NOTE: It will be necessary to use a HSS spot weld drill bit

on the A-Pillar upper / cantrail and rocker panel areas.

• NOTE: Holes should be drilled through the B-Pillar

reinforcement and the B-Pillar inner panel at the door

apertures. This enables MIG plug welds to be installed through

the inner panel.

Mill out the spot welds.

5. Separate the joints and remove the old panel, also releasing

the NVH element.

Installation

1. Remove the B-Pillar reinforcement part from the ring frame

service panel. Mill out the spot welds using a HSS spot weld

drill bit.

2. Prepare the old and new panel joint surfaces.
3. Offer up the new panel and clamp into position. Check

alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and

recheck before proceeding.

4. Remove the new panel.
5. If necessary, renew the NVH element.

6. Apply sealer adhesive to the NVH element.

7. Offer up the new panel and clamp into position.

8. NOTE: Holes for MIG plugs would be created during the old

panel removal and separation of the service panel.

• NOTE: MIG plug welds should be installed through the inner

panel at the door apertures.

MIG plug weld.

9. Dress all welded joints.
10. The installation of associated panels and mechanical

components is the reverse of removal.

Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs - B-Pillar Inner Panel

Removal and Installation

Removal

• NOTE: The B-Pillar inner panel is serviced as a separate weld-on panel.

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

Front door

Rear door

Headlining

B-Pillar outer panel

B-Pillar reinforcement

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 B-Pillar reinforcement.

For additional information, refer to: 

B-Pillar Reinforcement

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

Installation).

4. Mill out the spot welds.

5. Separate the joints and remove the panel.

Installation

1. Prepare the old and new panel joint surfaces.