41 21 540 Replacing Front Left Or Right Door Pillar (Front Side Panel Removed)

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Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure See 4100... SPOT-WELD BONDING STEEL PARTS or 4100... OPENING ADHESIVE BONDS .

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

NOTE: Observe new procedure for bonding and riveting (REPAIR STAGE 2) .

Following new body parts are required

(1) A-pillar, outer left
(2) Support carrier, wheel arch, left

Following CONSUMABLES are required:

CONSUMABLES REFERENCE CHART

Material	Quantity
Adhesive K5a	1
Blind rivets N1	1
Cavity sealing wax remover	1
CleanerR1	1
Sealing compound D1

NOTE: New outer A-pillar part does not contain a reinforcing tube.

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

Measurement a = 115 mm from hole dia. 25 mm.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal sheet only.

Open weld joints in area (2).

Installation:

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATE at severance cut.

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Open spot-weld bonded joints in area (1)

Open weld joints in area (2).

Open brazed joint in area (3).

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Installation:

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

Adhesive is omitted in areas (1). Observe specific PROCEDURE and seal this area with utmost care.

Apply ADHESIVE K1A in area (2). Rivet new part with blind rivet N1. Before applying adhesive, clean bonding surfaces with adhesive cleaner.

When welding the new part, make sure that the adhesive joints of adjoining components are not damaged by the application of heat.

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