Install/weld in B-pillar with side longitudinal member - AR63.20-P-0550-03T

Fig 1: Identifying Side Portal Frame (210 589 17 23 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Inspection And Welding Device (211 589 00 23 00)

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A	Sealant, white, 310 ml, DB supply specification 6069.20	A 001 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1041-01A	Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml	A 002 989 84 20
BR00.45-Z-1003-05A	Cavity preservation, solvent-free (1 l container)	A 000 986 72 70 05
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A	Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	A 000 986 34 42
BR00.45-Z-1001-13A	Blind rivet 6.4x14	A 003 990 35 97

Fig 3: Fitting Inner B-Pillar, B-Pillar And Side Longitudinal Member

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1. Fit inner B-pillar, B-pillar and side longitudinal member and fasten.
2. Install side portal frame with check and welding gage and fasten B-pillar position.

   Use spacer plate (1).

   Fig 4: Welding In B-Pillar And Side Longitudinal Member

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3. Weld in B-pillar and side longitudinal member with (area V).
4. Tack weld inner B-pillar (areas A, B and K).
5. Remove B-pillar with side longitudinal member and check and welding device.
6. Weld in B-pillar and side longitudinal member with (area G1, H1, and W).
   Fig 5: Welding In B-Pillar And Side Longitudinal Member (Area G1, H1, And W)

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7. Weld in inner B-pillar with (areas A, B, K and S).
   Fig 6: Welding In Inner B-Pillar

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8. Weld in inner B-pillar with (areas M, T and U).
9. Grind MIG welds down flat at connection surfaces.
10. Clean inner welding area with wire brush and coat with zinc dust paint (area A, B, K, M, S, T and U).
11. Install new foam parts FG68 (analog to old part).
    Fig 7: Welding In B-Pillar And Side Longitudinal Member (Area F, J, O And P)

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12. Install B-pillar with side longitudinal member and check and welding device and fasten.
13. Weld in B-pillar with (area J).
14. Weld in B-pillar and side longitudinal member with (area F, O and P).
15. Weld in side longitudinal member with (area I).
16. Grind MIG welds down flat at connection surfaces.
17. Clean inner welding areas with wire brush and coat with zinc dust paint (areas F, J, O and P).
18. Remove check and welding device
19. Install B-pillars and longitudinal member paneling with check and welding device and fasten.
20. Partially remove side portal frame.
21. Drill dia. 6.5 mm rivet holes (area N).
22. Remove B-pillars and longitudinal member paneling, deburr rivet holes on both sides.
23. Install new foam parts FG68 (analog to old part).
    Fig 8: Locating Rivet Holes (Area N)

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    Fig 9: Welding In B-Pillar And Longitudinal Member Paneling (Areas E, Q And R)

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24. Install B-pillars and longitudinal member paneling with check and welding device and side portal frame and fasten.
25. Weld in B-pillar and longitudinal member paneling with (areas E, Q and R).
26. Remove check and welding device and side portal frame.
    Fig 10: Locating Welds In B-Pillars And Longitudinal Member Paneling (Areas G And H) & Rivets (Area N)

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27. Weld in B-pillars and longitudinal member paneling with (areas G and H).
28. Rivet B-pillar and longitudinal member paneling with dia. 6.4 x 14 mm Polygrip flat head rivets (area N).
29. Grind MIG welds down flat and clean with wire brush (areas E, Q and R).
30. Fill B-pillar and longitudinal member paneling with filling solder in shaded areas and smooth.