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Install and weld in inner C-pillar side wall - AR63.10-P-0700-03PB

TEST VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS ON HOODS, DOORS AND LIDS

Number Designation Model 203.706/707/ 708/718/730/ 735/740/742/ 743/745/746/ 747/752/756/ 764
BE60.00-P-1002-01E Gap dimension Front door to A-pillar Dimension "B" mm 6.5 (+1)
Front door to fender Dimension "H" mm 3.5 (-0.5/+1)
Front door to rear door Dimension "I" mm -
Front door to roof Dimension "C" mm -
Rear door to C-pillar Dimension "T" mm -
Rear door to side piece, bottom Dimension "J" mm -
Front door to rear fender Dimension "P" mm 3.5 (+1.0/-0.5)
  See picture   AR60.00-P-0700-01PB
BE60.00-P-1003-01E Gap dimension Trunk lid to rear fender, top Dimension "F" mm -
Trunk lid to taillamp Dimension "M" mm -
Rear fender to taillamp Dimension "U" mm 2.5 (± 0.5)
  See picture   AR60.00-P-0700-01PB
BE60.00-P-1004-01E Gap dimension Rear-end door to roof Dimension "E" mm 8.5 (+1)
Rear-end door to rear fender Dimension "M" mm 3.5 (± 1)
Rear-end door to taillamp Dimension "L" mm 4 (± 1)
Rear-end door to bumper Dimension "S" mm 6.5 (-1.5)
Rear-end door to D-pillar Dimension "Q" mm -
  See picture   AR60.00-P-0700-01PB
Fig 1: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A Sealant A 001 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1041-01A Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml A 002 989 84 20
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding A 000 986 34 42
BR00.45-Z-1001-13A Rivet A 003 990 35 97
Fig 2: Installing Inner And Outer C-Pillar With Rear Fender
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  1. Fit and fix in place inner and outer C-pillar with rear fender.
  2. Install rear lamp, rubber seal and locking eye.
  3. Check gaps and adjust (arrows).

    IMPORTANT Use feeler gauge!

  4. Outer C-pillar SHIELDED GAS SEAM WELD INTERRUPTED (area M).
  5. Outer C-pillar POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas N - Q).
  6. Clean outer C-pillar in repair area, M and Q, using wire brush and coat with zinc dust paint.
    Fig 3: Identifying Outer C-Pillar Spot Welds Area
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    Fig 4: Identifying Inner C-Pillar And Outer Reinforcement Spot Welds Area
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  7. Inner C-pillar and outer reinforcement POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas E, F, G, R and S).
  8. Inner C-pillar and outer reinforcement SHIELDED GAS SEAM WELD INTERRUPTED (areas B and D).
  9. Drill Ø 6 mm holes on outer C-pillar and rivet using steel/steel flat head rivets, Ø 6 x 14 mm (area T).
    Fig 5: Identifying Inner C-Pillar Spot Welds Area (1 Of 2)
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  10. Inner C-pillar SHIELDED GAS PLUG WELD (areas H and I).
    Fig 6: Identifying Inner C-Pillar Spot Welds Area (2 Of 2)
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  11. Inner C-pillar POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas U and Y).
  12. Drill Ø 6.5 mm holes on inner C-pillar and rivet using Polygrip flat round head rivet, Ø 6.4 x 14 mm (areas V and W).
    Fig 7: Identifying Corrosion Protection Measures Area In C-Pillar Paneling
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  13. Remove grinding and drill shavings using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
  14. Perform corrosion protection measures in area of C-pillar paneling at outer rear wheel well (arrows).