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Body Side: A-Pillar

Materials: 
Designation  Part number 
Insulation foam 3M 08463

Welding body components; see WELDING, GENERAL .

Remove the side section. See SIDE SECTION, EXPOSING .

Determine the extent of the damage. See BODY SIDE .

Fig 1: Outer A-Pillar Drilling Locations
GLL157764Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION
Fig 2: Outer A-Pillar Insulation Foam And Weld Locations
GLL157767Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

Use:  Insulation foam, 3M 08463

Fig 3: Outer A-Pillar Weld Locations (1 Of 5)
GLL157769Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION
Fig 4: Outer A-Pillar Weld Locations (2 Of 5)
GLL157763Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION
Fig 5: Outer A-Pillar Weld Locations (3 Of 5)
GLL157762Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION
Fig 6: Outer A-Pillar Weld Locations (4 Of 5)
GLL157765Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION
Fig 7: Outer A-Pillar Weld Locations (5 Of 5)
GLL157768Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION
Fig 8: Front Fender Bracket Weld Locations
GLL157766Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

Install the side door's hinges. See DOOR HALF HINGE .

Seal the A-pillar. See BODY SEAL, SEALING DIAGRAM .

Rustproof the A-pillar. See RUSTPROOFING .

Install the side section. See SIDE SECTION, EXPOSING .