Install/weld in complete A-pillar - AR63.20-P-1100-10T

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

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Fig 2: Identifying Check 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-1041-01A	Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml	A 002 989 84 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 3: Locating Rivet Holes (Areas AQ And AR)

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Install inner A-pillar with side portal frame, check and welding gages and clamping pliers, fit and fasten.
Use spacers.
Drill dia. 6.5 mm rivet holes (areas AQ and AR).
Fasten inner A-pillar with screw-on clamping gripper.
Remove check and welding gage for A-pillar mount.

Fig 4: Locating Rivet Holes (Areas AU And AV)
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Install center A-pillar and longitudinal member with check and welding gage for A-pillar mount, fit and fasten.
Use spacers.
Drill dia. 6.5 mm rivet holes (areas AU and AV).
Fasten inner A-pillar and center with screw-on clamping gripper (area AV).
Remove check and welding gage for A-pillar mount.

Fig 5: Locating Rivet Holes (Areas R And AW)
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Install A-pillar paneling with check and welding gage for A-pillar mount, fit and fasten.
Drill dia. 6.5 mm rivet holes (areas R and AW).
Remove check and welding gages, A-pillar paneling, center A-pillar, longitudinal member and inner A-pillar and deburr rivet holes on both sides.

Fig 6: Welding In Inner A-Pillar (Areas BF, D & O) & Riveting (Area AQ)
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Weld in inner A-pillar and cross member below windshield with (area BF).
Weld in firewall, main floor and inner A-pillar with (area O).
Weld in inner A-pillar with (area D).
Rivet firewall and inner A-pillar with 6.4 x 14 mm dia. Polygrip flat head rivets (area AQ).

Fig 7: Locating Welding Areas (Areas C, D, S, Q, BJ And BR)
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Weld in inner A-pillar with (areas C, D and Q).
Grind MIG welds down flat at connection surfaces (areas C and D).
Weld in inner A-pillar and wheelhouse with (areas BJ and BR).
Weld in inner A-pillar with (area S).
Clean inner welding areas with wire brush and coat with zinc dust paint (areas C, D, S, Q, BJ and BR).
Weld in inner A-pillar and wheelhouse with (areas AO and BS).
Rivet inner A-pillar and cross member with 6.4 x 14 mm dia. Polygrip flat head rivets (area AR).
Clean inner welding areas with wire brush and coat with zinc dust paint (areas AO and BS).
Remove check and welding gage for A-pillar mount.

Fig 8: Welding In Inner A-Pillar And Wheelhouse (Areas AO And BS)
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Fig 9: Welding In Longitudinal Member And Inner A-Pillar With RP (Areas BL, L, M And BK)
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Install center A-pillar and longitudinal member with check and welding gage, clamping pliers and screw-on clamping gripper and fasten.
Use spacers.
Weld in longitudinal member and Inner A-pillar with (area BL).
Weld in longitudinal member and Inner A-pillar with (areas L and BK).
Weld in longitudinal member with (area M).
Grind MIG weld down flat at connection surfaces (area M).
Remove center A-pillar.
Clean inner welding area with wire brush and coat with zinc dust paint (area BL).

Fig 10: Riveting Center A-Pillar (Area AU, AV & BN) & Welding (Area B1 & U)
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Install center A-pillar with check and welding gage, clamping pliers and screw-on clamping gripper and fasten
Use spacers.
Weld in center A-pillar and longitudinal member with (area BN).
Rivet center A-pillar and longitudinal member with 6.4 x 14 mm dia. Polygrip flat head rivets (area AU).
Rivet center A-pillar and wheelhouse with 6.4x14 mm dia. Polygrip flat head rivets (area AV).
Weld in center A-pillar with (area U).
Weld in inner A-pillar, center A-pillar and cross member below windshield with (area BI).
Grind MIG weld down flat at connection surfaces (area U).
Clean inner welding area with wire brush and coat with zinc dust paint (area U).
Remove check and welding gage for A-pillar mount.

Fig 11: Welding In A-Pillar Paneling (Areas K, AP, BR And AB)
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Install A-pillar paneling with check and welding gage, clamping pliers and screw-on clamping gripper and fasten.
A-pillar paneling and center A-pillar (areas AP and BR).

Fig 12: Riveting A-Pillar Paneling (Areas R & AW) & Locating Welds (Areas P & T)
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Rivet A-pillar paneling with 6.4 x 14 mm dia. Polygrip flat head rivets (areas R and AW).
Weld in A-pillar paneling with (areas K and AB).
Rivet A-pillar paneling with 6.4 x 14 mm dia. Polygrip flat head rivets (area AW).
Weld in with and grind down flat (areas AP and BR).
Rivet A-pillar paneling with 6.4x14 mm dia. Polygrip flat head rivets (area AW).
Weld in A-pillar paneling with (areas P and T).
Grind MIG welds down flat and clean with wire brush (areas P and T).
Remove vehicle from straightening bench
Fill A-pillars and longitudinal member paneling in shaded areas with solder and smooth.

Fig 13: Identifying A-Pillars And Longitudinal Member Paneling Shaded Areas
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