41 21 203 Replace Outer Left B-Pillar

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Procedure OBSERVE repair stage 3!

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Use only an approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs!

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

(1) A-pillar with entrance
Shaped part, B-pillar bottom outside

Fig 1: Identifying A-Pillar With Entrance
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Removal:

Fig 2: Identifying A-Pillar From Cavity Sealing

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified dimensions and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only for following severance cuts.

Dimension a = approx. 180 mm after center point of Ø 8 mm hole.

Dimension b = approx. 175 mm from edge of roof frame.

Dimension c = approx. 180 mm from center point of Ø 20 mm hole.

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Release A-pillar from cavity sealing (2) and remove.

Preparation of new part:

Mark severance cuts on new parts in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle and cut.

Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATES at severance cuts.

Installation:

Fig 3: Identifying Sealant Applying Area On Cavity Sealing

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

Install new parts and reinforcement plates and weld to designated area (2).