Install and weld in inner C-pillar side wall - AR63.10-P-0700-03T

TEST VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS ON HOODS, DOORS AND LIDS

Number	Designation				Model 211.0
BE60.00-P-1001-01F	Gap dimension	Engine hood to fender	Dim. "A"	mm	3.5 (± 0.5)
		Engine hood to headlamp	Dim. "B"	mm	4 (+1)
		Radiator grille/bumper	Dim. "C"	mm	5.5 (+1)
			See picture		AR60.00-P-0700-01T
BE60.00-P-1002-01F	Gap dimension	Front door to A-pillar	Dim. "D"	mm	4.5 (± 0.5)
		Front door to fender	Dim. "E"	mm	4 (± 0.5)
		Front door to rear door	Dim. "F"	mm	4 (+1)
		Front door to roof	Dim. "G"	mm	4.5 (± 0.5)
		Rear door to top of side section	Dim. "H"	mm	4.5 (± 0.5)
		Rear door to side section, bottom	Dim. "I"	mm	3.5 (± 0.5)
			See picture		AR60.00-P-0700-01T
BE60.00-P-1003-01F	Gap dimension	Trunk lid to rear fender, top	Dim. "J"	mm	3,5 (+1)
		Trunk lid to rear lamp unit	Dim. "K"	mm	3.9 (+1)
		Trunk lid to bumper	Dim. "L"	mm	6.5 (-0.5/+1)
		Rear fender to rear lamp unit	Dim. "M"	mm	2.5 (± 0.5)
		Trunk lid license plate panel to rear lamp unit	Dim. "N"	mm	4.3 (+1)
			See picture		AR60.00-P-0700-01T
BE60.00-P-1004-01F	Gap dimension	Fuel filler flap	Dim. "O"	mm	3.5 (± 0.5)
			See picture		AR60.00-P-0700-01T

Fig 1: Identifying Side Portal Frame (210 589 17 23 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Inspection And Welding Device (211 589 00 23 00)

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-01A	Sealant, white, 310 ml, DB supply specification 6069.20	A 001 989 63 20
BR00.45-Z-1003-05A	Cavity preservation, solvent-free (1 l container)	A 000 986 72 70 05
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A	Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding	A 000 986 34 42
BR00.45-Z-1001-13A	Blind rivet 6.4x14	A 003 990 35 97

Fig 4: Fitting Inner C-Pillar And Outer C-pillar

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Fit inner C-pillar and outer C-pillar together with rear fender and fasten.
Set up side portal frame with check and welding gage and fasten position of rear fender.
Insert taillamp, install rubber seal and striker eye.
Check and adjust sizes of gaps:
rear fender/taillamp

trunk lid/upper rear fender

trunk lid covering/taillamp

Use feeler gage!
Remove rear fender and outer C-pillar.
Drill 6.5 mm rivet holes (area C1).
Remove inner C-pillar and deburr rivet holes on both sides.

Fig 5: Identifying Inner C-Pillar RP (Areas C, F, G And H)
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Install inner C-pillar.
Inner C-pillar (areas C, F, G and H).
Inner C-pillar (area F1).
Clean spot welds with wire brush (areas C and F).
Remove grinding residues with wet/dry vacuum cleaner and coat with zinc dust paint (areas C and F).
Rivet inner C-pillar with Ø6.4 x 14 mm Ø Polygrip flat head rivets (area C1).

Fig 6: Identifying Inner And Outer C-Pillar RP (Areas A, B, D, E And K)
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Install outer C-pillar with check and welding device and check position at striker eye.
Use intermediate section for C-pillar.
Inner and outer C-pillar (areas A, B, D, E and K).
Outer C-pillar (area J).
Inner C-pillar (area I).
Before installing rear fender clean bare surfaces with wet/dry vacuum cleaner and coat with zinc dust paint.

Fig 7: Locating Inner C-Pillar Area I
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