MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

A-Pillar Outer Panel Section and Reinforcement

501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs

2016 MustangReference 2,282 / 6,619HTML edition
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2. Available service part-Convertible.

A-Pillar Outer Panel Section and Reinforcement — original illustration 1, reference 2282Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

3. Remove the following items:

1. Refer to: Fixed Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures).

2. Refer to: Fender (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).

3. Refer to: Hood (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).

4. Refer to: Front Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).

5. Refer to: Rocker Panel Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

6. Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel - Coupe (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation). Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel - Convertible (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

4. If required, dimensionally restore vehicle to pre-accident condition. Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).

5. Position the carpet and wiring harness away from the repair area

6. Remove the front door hinges at the A-pillar.

7. NOTE: Due to construction and design of the A-pillar reinforcements, no sectioning can be performed on these components. The inner reinforcements must be replaced at the factory seams.

Coupe shown, convertible similar.

Carefully cut the outer body panel only.

Source reference 2282

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