Prepare A-pillar outer section for installation - AR63.20-P-1102-02SX

Fig 1: Identifying Set Of Cutting Templates (221 589 03 23 000)

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

   Transfer separation line on A-pillar outer paneling (1) from vehicle (area A).

2. Scribe separation lines on A-pillar outer paneling (1) with cutting template (area B).

   When replacing complete A-pillar, position cutting template on Y-marking (arrow).

   When replacing A-pillar outer paneling (1) and A-pillar reinforcement (2), transfer separation line from vehicle (area B).

   Fig 2: Locating A-Pillar Outer Paneling And A-Pillar Reinforcement Y-Marking

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3. Separate separation points on A-pillar outer paneling (1) using body saw (areas A and B) (areas A and B).
4. Grind mating surfaces on A-pillar outer paneling (1) in cross-hatched areas using round wire brush.

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

5. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surface on inside of A-pillar outer paneling (1) (area C).

   To prevent adhesion problems, do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint. (area C).

   Fig 3: Identifying A-Pillar Outer Paneling Grinding Areas

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6. Grind mating surfaces on A-pillar reinforcement (2) in cross-hatched areas using round wire brush (areas E, E₁ , F, F₁ , L, G, H, I, J and K).

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

7. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces (areas E₁ , F₁ , L, H, I, J and K).

To prevent adhesion problems, do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint.

Fig 4: Identifying A-Pillar Reinforcement Grinding Areas

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