Prepare outer B-pillar with side longitudinal member - AR63.20-P-1370-04QA

COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number	Designation
WH58.30-Z-1001-03A	Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm
WH58.30-Z-1021-04A	Cutting disk, dia. 65 mm, 80 m/s (max. 23, 500 RPM)
WH58.30-Z-1024-04A	Abrasive disk, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13, 250 RPM)

WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1001-03A	Drill (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1002-03A	Straight grinder (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

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A	Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	A 000 986 34 42

Fig 1: Identifying Cutting Dimension Area

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Mark separation point (area N), dimension g = approx. 30 mm and cut with body saw (area N).

Fig 2: Identifying Welding Spots Area
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Mark separation point (area P), dimension h = approx. 220 mm and cut with body saw (area P).
Do not damage plate located underneath when sawing.
Expose weld spots and mill off using a spot weld cutter (area O).
Remove section.
Use separated section for window solution.

Fig 3: Identifying Cutting Dimension Area
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Mark separation point (area Q), Dimension i = 110 mm and cut with body saw (area Q).
Remove section.
Use separated section for window solution.

Fig 4: Identifying Cutting Dimension Area
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Mark separation point (area R), Dimension j = 110 mm and cut with body saw (area R).

Fig 5: Identifying Shaded Areas
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Grind connection surfaces down to bare metal in shaded areas. Sand spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides
Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.