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Removing side roof paneling - AR65.10-P-1020-01P

Fig 1: Identifying Spot Weld Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Cutting Templates (203 589 06 23 00)
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Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1006-01A Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld removing tool
WH58.30-Z-1001-03A Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm
WH58.30-Z-1024-04A Abrasive disk, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13,250 rpm)
WH58.30-Z-1004-20A Hot-air gun
WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1001-03A Drill (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1003-03A Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1004-03A Body saw (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1005-03A Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
Fig 3: Identifying Separation Point On B-Pillar - Areas A-C
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  1. Mark separation point on B-pillar (area A) as well as side roof paneling (areas B and C).

    IMPORTANT Mark separation point on roof paneling according to new part. Use cutting template on B-pillar.

  2. Cut separation points with body saw.

    IMPORTANT The position of the separation points on the side roof paneling can be changed within the dimensions of the new part depending on the scope of damage.

    Fig 4: Identifying Spot Welds - Areas D-F
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  3. Expose spot welds and cut out with spot weld cutter (areas D, E and F).
  4. Heat side roof paneling in shaded area with hot air gun.

    IMPORTANT In these areas the body is filled with foam

  5. Remove side roof paneling.

    NOTES Do not remove foam parts.

    Fig 5: Identifying Heating Area Of Side Roof Paneling
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  6. Grind connection surfaces on side roof paneling down to bare metal on both sides (shaded areas).
  7. Fig 6: Identifying Connection Surfaces On Side Roof Paneling
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  8. Remove grinding and drilling chips using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
  9. Coat insides of spot welding flanges with zinc dust paint.