Upper body side rail

This part can be replaced in two ways:

1. 1
   Complete: basic operation for a side collision.
2. 2
   Partial: according to cuts (a), (b) or (c), basic operation for a side collision.

The combination of cuts is selected according to the deformation (typical examples are given at the end of the chapter).

In the method described below, you will only find the descriptions and joins specific to the part concerned.

Information on related parts is covered in their respective sections (see contents).

Note: If the spot welds cannot be made with the spot welder, they may be replaced with plug welds.

REPLACEMENT PART CONTENTS

Part supplied alone.

3-door version

5-door version

PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):

1. Upper body side rail 0.9

Cut detail (a)

Note: It is possible to make cut (a) in area (X1).

Note: The cut position must not be made on the swelling insert.

Upper front pillar swelling insert (B).

Note: It is essential to replace the swelling inserts (see method described in chapter 40A-L).

Cut detail (b)

5-door version

3-door version

Note: It is possible to make cut (b) in area (Z1) or (Z2) depending on version.

Cut detail (c, c')

3-door version

Note: It is possible to make cut (c) in area (X2) or (X3) depending on the severity of the impact.

Cut detail (c)

Note: It is possible to make cut (c) in area (X3).