C–Pillar Reinforcement

Repair Information

Review all collision repair general practices and safety documentation and wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before beginning this procedure.
This procedure can be completed without using a frame bench.

Parts List


Quantity	Description	Image / Notes
1	C PILLAR LOWER EXTENSION (C–Pillar Reinforcement)
11	Rivet, 4.8 mm
1	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
For section repair only: 6	Countersunk Rivet, 4.8 mm Short
1	or Flow Form Rivets, S08
10	or Flow Form Rivets, S18
2	or Flow Form Rivets, S28

When ordering parts, refer to the Parts Catalog and enter the VIN of the vehicle being repaired to find the correct parts (and the part numbers) for the vehicle. Alternatively, use the search function in the Parts Catalog to find a specific part for the vehicle.

C–Pillar Reinforcement Section Descriptions


C–Pillar Reinforcement Sectioning
The C–Pillar Reinforcement (shown below) is a single component, and can be replaced as a single repair:

Alternatively, instead of replacing the complete C–Pillar Reinforcement, the lower portion of the C–Pillar Reinforcement can be replaced using the cut line described in this document.

C–Pillar Reinforcement Sections


C–Pillar Reinforcement Section Descriptions
C–Pillar Reinforcement Lower Section Cut Line Reference Line/Point A = 169 mm B = 124 mm Note Create a backing plate from the remaining portion of the new component, and install it as indicated.

Repair Procedure

Remove the necessary portion of the Body Side Outer Assembly to expose the underlying component being replaced.
Remove the original component.
or Factory Spot Welds
or Factory SPRs
Prepare for installation.

or Rivets, 4.8 mm

or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Flow Form Rivets, S18

or Flow Form Rivets, S08
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Install the portion of the Body Side Outer Assembly that was removed to expose the component being replaced.
Install the fasteners as indicated.

or Flow Form Rivets, S18

or Flow Form Rivets, S28
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.