Separate A-pillar outer section - AR63.20-P-1102-01CW

Fig 1: Identifying A-Pillar Outer Paneling Spot Welds & Separation Points

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Dimensions: 

The following operation steps are shown on model 204.0.

1. Scribe separation line on A-pillar outer paneling (1) (area A).
2. Cut separation line on outer A-pillar paneling (1) (area L).

   Transfer separation line from new part (area L).

3. Cut outer A-pillar paneling (1) at separation points (areas A and L).

   Do not damage side longitudinal member and A-pillar reinforcement (2) below.

4. Expose spot welds on A-pillar outer paneling (1) (areas B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J and K).
5. Cut out spot welds on outer A-pillar paneling (1) (areas B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J and K).

   Cut out through two panel thicknesses (areas B, E, G and J).

6. Heat outer A-pillar paneling (1) in crosshatched area.

   crosshatched area is bonded.

7. Remove damaged A-pillar outer paneling (1).

   Dimensions: 

   Fig 2: Identifying A-Pillar Reinforcement Spot Welds & Separation Lines

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8. Scribe separation lines on A-pillar reinforcement (2) (areas M and N).
9. Cut A-pillar reinforcement (2) at separation points (areas M, N and O).

   Do not damage inner A-pillar and water drain hose below (areas M and N).

10. Expose spot welds on A-pillar reinforcement (2) (areas P, Q, R, S, S₁ , T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z).
11. Cut out spot welds (areas P, Q, R, S, S 1 T, U, V, W, X, Y and, Z).

    Cut through two panel thicknesses (areas S, S ₁ , V and X).

12. Remove damaged A-pillar reinforcement (2).
    Fig 3: Identifying A-Pillar Outer Paneling Sanding & Grinding Areas

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13. Sand connection surfaces down to bare metal in the crosshatched areas.

    Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.

14. Grind crosshatched areas around holes down to bare metal.
15. Remove drill shavings.
16. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.