Separate D-pillar - AR63.20-P-2000-01TA

Fig 1: Identifying Spot Weld 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)
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-1005-03A	Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
WE58.40-Z-1001-05A	Two-post lifting platform

REPAIR MATERIALS

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

1. Expose spot welds and cut out with spot weld milling cutter (areas A and B)
   Fig 2: Identifying D-Pillar And Spot Welding Areas (A And B)

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2. Expose spot welds and cut out with spot weld milling cutter (areas C, D and E).
3. Remove D-pillar.
   Fig 3: Identifying D-Pillar And Spot Welding Areas (C, D And E)

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   Fig 4: Identifying Connection Surfaces Cross-Hatched Areas

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4. Grind connection surfaces down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas. Grind spot welding flanges down to bare metal on both sides
5. Remove grinding and drilling chips using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
6. Coat insides of mating surfaces with zinc dust paint.