41 21 013 Replace Outer Left A-Pillar

Procedure OBSERVE  repair stage 3!

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Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific PROCEDURE .

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS  for repairs.

Following new body parts are required (see OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES ):

• (1) A-pillar with entrance
• (2) Carrier support, outside
  Fig 1: Identifying A-Pillar With Entrance And Carrier Support (Outside)

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Removal: 

Mark severance cut in accordance with dimension and cut.

Dimension a = approx. 100 mm from 6 mm diameter hole.

LOOSEN  spot-welded adhesive joints in area (1).

Open welded connections in area (2).

Remove partial section of carrier support.

Fig 2: Identifying Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints Area

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified dimensions and cut.

Dimension a = approx. 600 mm from 20 mm diameter hole.

Dimension b = approx. 450 mm from roof edge.

Fig 3: Identifying Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints Area

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Open spot-welded adhesive joints in area (2)

Release and remove A-pillar from cavity sealing (3).

Preparation of new part: 

Mark severance cuts on new parts according to severance cuts on vehicle and sever.

Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATES  at severance cuts.

Installation: 

Apply sealant to cavity sealing  . See 41 00... INSTALLING CAVITY SEALING (EXPANDED)  or 41 00... INSTALLING CAVITY SEALING (NOT EXPANDED)  (1).

Install and weld new parts and reinforcement plates.

Fig 4: Identifying Reinforcement Plates Cavity Sealing

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Install new part and reinforcement plate and weld in designated area (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Reinforcement Plate Weld Area

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