Separating inner C-pillar side wall - AR63.10-P-0700-01PB

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

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)

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 2: Identifying Outer Rear Wheelhouse, Outer Reinforcement And Inner C-Pillar Cutting Area

1. Mark and center punch outer rear wheelhouse (area A) dimension X: approx. 140 mm.
2. Drill 8 mm dia. hole in outer rear wheelhouse (area A).
3. Separate outer rear wheelhouse with body saw (areas B and C).
4. Cut off outer reinforcement and inner C-pillar completely with body saw (area D)
5. Expose spot welds and cut out (areas E, F and G).
   Fig 3: Identifying Inner C-Pillar Side Wall Spot Welds Area (1 Of 4)

   
   Fig 4: Identifying Inner C-Pillar Side Wall Spot Welds Area (2 Of 4)

   
6. Expose spot welds from inside of vehicle and cut out (areas H and I).
   Fig 5: Identifying Inner C-Pillar Side Wall Spot Welds Area (3 Of 4)

   
7. Expose spot welds from inside of vehicle and cut out (area J).
8. Remove inner C-pillar.
9. Expose spot welds from inside of vehicle and cut out (area K).
10. Remove remaining section of inner C-pillar.
    Fig 6: Identifying Inner C-Pillar Side Wall Spot Welds Area (4 Of 4)

    
11. Grind connection surfaces down to bare metal in shaded areas. Grind spot welding flanges down to bare metal on both sides
12. Remove grinding and drilling chips using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
13. Coat insides of spot welding flanges and rivet connections with zinc dust paint.
    Fig 7: Identifying Inner C-Pillar Side Wall Spot Welding Flange Grinding Area (1 Of 2)

    
    Fig 8: Identifying Inner C-Pillar Side Wall Spot Welding Flange Grinding Area (2 Of 2)