Align the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement.
Clamp the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement into position.
Plug weld accordingly.
To create a solid weld with minimum heat distortion, make 25 mm (1 in) stitch welds along the seam with 25 mm (1 in) gaps between them. Then go back and complete the stitch weld.