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Cutting out interior C-pillar paneling - AR63.10-P-0700-01P

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-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
Fig 2: Identifying Inner C-Pillar Side Wall Spot Welds Area
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  1. Uncover and mill off spot welds at inner C-pillar side wall (areas B - E).
  2. Uncover and mill off spot welds from inside (area A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Out Interior C-Pillar Paneling Spot Welds Area (1 Of 3)
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  3. Uncover and mill off spot welds in area F.
  4. Uncover and mill off spot welds from inside (areas I and J).
    Fig 4: Identifying Out Interior C-Pillar Paneling Spot Welds Area (2 Of 3)
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  5. Uncover and mill off spot welds in area M from below.
  6. Uncover and mill off spot welds (areas N and O).
    Fig 5: Identifying Out Interior C-Pillar Paneling Spot Welds Area (3 Of 3)
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  7. Uncover and mill off spot welds (areas G and H).
  8. Remove inner C-pillar side wall body saw (areas K and L).
  9. Remove C-pillar side wall paneling.

    IMPORTANT In vehicles with sliding roof, unclip water drain hose.

  10. Remove inner C-pillar side wall.
    Fig 6: Identifying Out Interior C-Pillar Paneling Spot Welding Flange Grinding Area (1 Of 3)
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    Fig 7: Identifying Out Interior C-Pillar Paneling Spot Welding Flange Grinding Area (2 Of 3)
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    Fig 8: Identifying Out Interior C-Pillar Paneling Spot Welding Flange Grinding Area (3 Of 3)
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  11. Grind connection surfaces to bare metal in checked areas. Grind spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides.
  12. Remove grinding and drilling chips using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
  13. Coat insides of spot welding flanges with zinc dust paint.