41 21 510 Replacing Front Left Door Pillar (Front Side Panel Removed)

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Read contents of Body, General, see 41 0 Contents of Body, General .

Spot-weld bonding is used on the E83. Observe specific procedure, see 41 00... Opening adhesive bonds .

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required:

(1) A-pillar, outer
(2) Connecting plate, side frame

Fig 1: A-Pillar, Outer And Connecting Plate, Side Frame

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 2: Weld Joints In Area

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Weld Joints In Area

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Fig 4: Metal Section And Weld Joints In Areas Dimension

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer plate only for following severance cuts.

Measurement a = approx. 150 mm from roof edge.

Measurement b = approx. 80 mm below severance cut a.

Measurement c = approx. 560 mm before hole dia. 20 mm.

Measurement d = approx. 80 mm before severance cut c.

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation:

Metal sections (2) are needed again to seal cowl.

IMPORTANT: For following severance cut, do not damage sunroof water drain hose.

Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 190 mm from roof edge.

Fig 5: Mark Severance Cut Dimension

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement and cut.

Measurement a = approx. 600 mm before hole dia. 20 mm.

Fig 6: Mark Severance Cut Dimension (Before Hole Dia)

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 7: Weld Joints In Area

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 8: Weld Joints In Area

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Preparation of new part:

Mark new part in accordance with severance cuts above and cut.

Installation:

Weld in reinforcing panels at all severance cuts., see 41 00... Welding in reinforcement plate (steel plate) .

Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffles (1), see 41 00... Installing a cavity bulkhead (expanded)

Adjust new part to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.

Fig 9: Cavity Acoustic Baffles

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