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Remove side roof paneling - AR65.10-P-1020-01T

Fig 1: Identifying Cutting Templates (203 589 06 23 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Spot Weld Miller (201 589 00 51 00)
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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number Designation
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 3: Identifying Separation Points On A, B And C-Pillar (Areas A, B And C)
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  1. Mark separation points on A, B and C-pillar (areas A, B and C).
  2. Separate separation points with body saw (areas A, B and C1).

    IMPORTANT Mark separation point on A-pillar according to new part. Use cutting template on B-pillar. Use cutting template plus 10 mm (dimension X) on C-pillar

    IMPORTANT Do not damage reinforcement below.

    Fig 4: Identifying Spot Weld Areas D To F
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  3. Expose spot welds and cut out with spot weld cutter (areas D to F).
  4. Heat side roof paneling in shaded areas (foamed parts).
  5. Remove side roof paneling.
  6. Then grind connection surfaces to bare metal in shaded areas. Sand spot welding flanges to bare metal on both sides
  7. Remove grinding and drilling chips using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
  8. Coat insides of spot welding flanges with zinc dust paint.