Body pillar repair (VAZ-2101)

During operation, cracks may appear on the body pillars, which significantly reduce the rigidity of the body's power elements. The most likely places for cracks to form are:

• in the upper amplifier of the central pillar;
• at the junction of the windshield pillar trim with the upper side trim;
• in the upper radius of the front door opening;
• at the base of the windshield pillar in the front door opening on the outside or inside of the neck.

The places where cracks have formed are repaired by overlap welding reinforcing plates (Fig. 187) made of sheet steel 0.9-1.0 mm thick. The reinforcing plates must follow the contours of the contact area. During repairs, the reinforcing plates are welded with an intermittent weld along the longitudinal sides, and in the openings by electric arc welding in a carbon dioxide environment. The welds are carefully cleaned, primed and painted in the color of the body.



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