Remove C-pillar - AR63.20-P-0500-01TA

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

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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number	Designation
WH58.30-Z-1002-01A	Ball cutter, dia. 12 mm
WH58.30-Z-1006-01A	Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld removing tool
WH58.30-Z-1001-03A	Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm
WH58.30-Z-1021-04A	Cutting disk, dia. 65 mm, 80 m/s (max. 23,500 RPM)
WH58.30-Z-1024-04A	Abrasive disk, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13,250 RPM)
WH58.30-Z-1004-20A	Hot-air gun
WH58.30-Z-1001-40A	Tarp (fire-resistant)

WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1001-03A	Drill (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1002-03A	Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1003-03A	Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1004-03A	Body saw (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 2: Identifying C-Pillar Spot Welding Areas (B And C)

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1. Mark separation point and cut with body saw (area A).
2. Cut out spot welds with spot weld cutter (areas B and C).
   Fig 3: Identifying C-Pillar Spot Welding Areas (D, E And G)

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3. Cut out spot welds with spot weld cutter (areas D, E and G).
4. Mark separation point and cut with body saw (area F).
5. Cut out spot welds with spot weld cutter (areas I and H).
6. Cut out spot welds from inside with spot weld cutter (area J).
7. Remove section.
   Fig 4: Identifying C-Pillar Spot Welding Areas (F, I, H And J)

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   Fig 5: Identifying C-Pillar Spot Welding Areas (K And L)

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8. Cut out spot welds with spot weld cutter (areas K and L).
9. Heat shaded areas and remove part completely.
   Fig 6: Identifying C-Pillar Connection Surfaces Shaded Areas

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10. Grind connection surfaces down to bare metal in shaded areas. Sand spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides
11. Remove grinding and drilling chips using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
12. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.