Prepare B-pillar with side longitudinal member for installation - AR63.20-P-0550-04T

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

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Fig 2: Identifying Cutting Templates (211 589 05 23 00)

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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number	Designation
WH58.30-Z-1002-01A	Ball cutter, dia. 12 mm
WH58.30-Z-1001-03A	Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm

WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1001-03A	Drill (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1004-03A	Body saw (electric/pneumatic)

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A	Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	A 000 986 34 42

Fig 3: Identifying New Part Areas

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Transfer separation points from vehicle to new part and cut (areas A, B, K and S).
Observe reinforcement (areas A and B).
Expose spot welds and cut out with spot weld cutter (areas T and U).
Remove remaining pieces.
Grind connection surfaces down to bare metal in shaded areas. Sand spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides
Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

Fig 4: Identifying Connection Surfaces
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Transfer separation points form vehicle to new part and cut (area F).
Do not damage pipe.
Expose spot welds and cut out with spot weld cutter (area J).
Use drill for high-tensile strength steel
Remove remaining piece

Fig 5: Identifying New Part Separation Area & Spot Welds
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Grind connection surfaces down to bare metal in shaded areas. Sand spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides
Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

Fig 6: Locating Connection Surfaces
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Transfer separation points from vehicle to new part and cut (areas O and P).
Grind connection surfaces down to bare metal in shaded areas. Sand spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides
Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

Fig 7: Identifying New Part Separation Points (Areas O And P)
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Fig 8: Identifying New Part Separation Points (Areas E And Q)

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Transfer separation points to new part with templates and cut (areas E and Q).
Grind connection surfaces down to bare metal in shaded areas. Sand spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides 16
Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.