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Separating outer side wall - AR63.10-P-0805-01PB

Fig 1: Identifying Spot Weld Cutter (201 589 00 51 00)
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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1002-01A Ball cutter, dia. 12 mm
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
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding A 000 986 34 42
Fig 2: Identifying Separation Points On Outer Side Wall
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  1. Mark separation points and cut with body saw (areas A and B).

    NOTES Do not damage outer side roof frame and longitudinal member below.

    Fig 3: Identifying Outer Side Wall Spot Welds Area (1 Of 3)
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  2. Expose spot welds and cut out with spot weld cutter (areas F, G, J, K and O).
    Fig 4: Identifying Outer Side Wall Spot Welds Area (2 Of 3)
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  3. Expose spot welds and cut out with spot weld cutter (areas C - E, I, L, M, N and H).
  4. Expose spot welds and cut out with spot weld cutter (areas P and T).
  5. Expose spot welds and cut out from inside of vehicle (area Q).
  6. Expose spot welds and drill out with 7 mm dia. bit (area S).
  7. Heat outer side wall in shaded areas with hot air blower.

    IMPORTANT Shaded areas are filled with foam.

    Fig 5: Identifying Outer Side Wall Spot Welds Area (3 Of 3)
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  8. Remove outer side wall.
  9. Grind connection surfaces down to bare metal in shaded areas. Grind spot welding flanges down to bare metal on both sides
  10. Remove grinding and drilling chips using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
  11. Coat insides of spot welding flanges with zinc dust paint.
    Fig 6: Identifying Outer Side Wall Spot Welding Flange Grinding Area
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