Prepare inner C and D-pillar side wall - AR63.10-P-0800-02GZ

COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number	Designation
WH58.30-Z-1002-02A	Hole punching pliers, dia. 7 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-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 1: Identifying Grind Connection Surface Down To Bare Metal In Shaded Area D Of Inner, Upper C-pillar

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Grind connection surface down to bare metal in shaded area D of inner, upper C-pillar (2) on one side
Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in remaining shaded areas on both sides.
Punch holes in inner, upper C-pillar for in area E.
Use dia. 7 mm hole punching pliers .
Remove grinding chips using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
Coat insides of spot welding flange (except areas D, E and MA) with zinc dust paint.
Grind connection surface down to bare metal in shaded areas of center wheelhouse (3) on both sides.
Remove grinding chips using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
Coat insides of spot welding flange (except area MA) with zinc dust paint.

Fig 2: Identifying Grind Connection Surface Down To Bare Metal In Shaded Areas Of Center Wheelhouse
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Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in shaded areas of upper C-pillar reinforcement (5) on both sides.
Punch holes in upper C-pillar reinforcement (5) for in area C.
Use dia. 7 mm hole punching pliers .
Remove grinding chips using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
Coat insides of spot welding flange (except area C) with zinc dust paint.

Fig 3: Identifying Grind Mating Surfaces Down To Bare Metal In Shaded Areas Of Upper C-Pillar Reinforcement
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Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in shaded areas of lower C-pillar reinforcement (4) on both sides.
Punch holes in lower C-pillar reinforcement (4) for in area I.
Use dia. 7 mm hole punching pliers .
Remove grinding chips using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
Coat insides of spot welding flange (except areas I and J) with zinc dust paint.

Fig 4: Identifying Grind Mating Surfaces To Bare Metal In Shaded Areas Of Lower C-Pillar
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Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in shaded areas of outer wheelhouse (6) on both sides.
Remove grinding chips using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
Coat insides of spot welding flange (except area J) with zinc dust paint.

Fig 5: Identifying Grind Mating Surfaces To Bare Metal In Shaded Areas Of Outer Wheelhouse
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Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in shaded areas of rear wheelhouse extension (7) on both sides.
Remove grinding chips using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

Fig 6: Identifying Grind Mating Surfaces To Bare Metal In Shaded Areas Of Rear Wheelhouse Extension
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Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in shaded areas of front wheelhouse extension (1) on both sides.
Punch holes in front wheelhouse extension (1) for in area KA.
Use dia. 7 mm hole punching pliers .
Remove grinding chips using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
Coat insides of spot welding flange (except area KA) with zinc dust paint.

Fig 7: Identifying Grind Mating Surfaces To Bare Metal In Shaded Areas Of Front Wheelhouse Extension
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