Install inner B-pillar - AR63.20-P-1350-03V

Fig 1: Identifying Portal Frame (129 589 03 23 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Weld-In Device (171 589 00 23 00)

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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number	Designation
WH58.30-Z-1003-01A	Electrode miller
WH58.30-Z-1003-02A	Clamping pliers
WH58.30-Z-1038-02A	Manual temporary fastener, dia.6.4 mm - clamping range 0 -15 mm, identification color silver Firma Hausmann GmbH D-34346 Hann. Munden, Germany
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-1003-29A	Hand riveter

WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1001-02A	Inert gas welder
WE58.40-Z-1002-02A	Spot welder
WE58.40-Z-1001-03A	Drill (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1003-03A	Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1005-03A	Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
WE58.40-Z-1003-14A	Blind rivet tool

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A	Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	A 000 986 34 42
BR00.45-Z-1018-07A	Primer spray can with repair kit	A 000 986 32 50
BR00.45-Z-1001-13A	Rivet	A 003 990 35 97

1. Install inner B-pillar (1) with portal frame and welding device (2) and fit
2. Fasten inner B-pillar (1) with clamping pliers.
   Fig 3: Identifying Inner B-Pillar With Frame And Welding Device

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3. Drill dia. 6.5 mm rivet holes from top into inner B-pillar (1) (arrows).
4. Remove portal frame and welding device (2)
5. Remove inner B-pillar (1).
6. Deburr rivet holes on inner B-pillar (1) on both sides.
7. Apply primer to insides of rivet connections
8. Install inner B-pillar (1) with portal frame and welding device (2) and fit
9. Fasten inner B-pillar (1) with clamping pliers and manual temporary fasteners.
   Fig 4: Identifying Welding Areas On Inner B-Pillar

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10. Remove portal frame and welding device (2).
11. Weld in inner B-pillar (1) with b (areas A, B, C and D).
12. Rivet inner B-pillar (1) from top with Polygrip flat/round head rivet, dia. 6.4 x 14 (arrows).
13. Weld in inner B-pillar (1) with (area E and arrows).
14. Clean resistance spot welds inside of inner B-pillar (1) with round wire brush
15. Remove grinding and drilling chips with wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
16. Coat resistance spot welds inside of inner B-pillar (1) with zinc dust paint.
17. Apply primer to rivet connections inside of inner B-pillar (1).
    Fig 5: Identifying Riveting Areas On Inner B-Pillar

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18. Weld in inner B-pillar (1) with (area F).
    Fig 6: Identifying Welding Areas On Inner B-Pillar

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