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

COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number	Designation
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)

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)

REPAIR MATERIALS

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

Mark separation along new B-pillar with side longitudinal member (1) (area T).
Cut separation point on new B-pillar with side longitudinal member (1) with body saw (area T).
Remove section (2).
Mark separation lines along new B-pillar with side longitudinal member (1) (areas U and U₁ ).
Dimensions:

Fig 1: Identifying Areas For Marking Separation Along New B-Pillar With Side Longitudinal Member
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Cut separation points on new B-pillar with side longitudinal member (1) with body saw (areas U and U₁ ).
Remove section (3).
Do not throw away separated section (3), because it is required for installation

Do not damage reinforcement below.
Sand connection surfaces down to bare metal in the shaded areas.
Sand spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.
Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

Fig 2: Identifying Connection Surface (Shaded Areas)
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA