Prepare D-pillar for installation - AR63.20-P-2000-02TA

Fig 1: Identifying Welding Spot Milling Cutter (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-1024-04A	Abrasive disk, dia. 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13,250 RPM)

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)

REPAIR MATERIALS

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

1. Cut out spot welds with welding spot milling cutter (areas C and B).
2. Remove section.
   Fig 2: Identifying D-Pillar And Spot Welding Areas (C And B)

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   Fig 3: Identifying Connection Surfaces Shaded Areas

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3. Grind connection surfaces down to bare metal in shaded areas. Sand spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides
4. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.
5. Grind connection surfaces down to bare metal in shaded areas. Sand spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides
6. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.
   Fig 4: Identifying Connection Surfaces Shaded Areas

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