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Install outer B-pillar with side longitudinal member - AR63.20-P-1370-05V

Fig 1: Identifying Portal Frame (129 589 03 23 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Weld-In Device (171 589 00 23 00)
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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1002-01A Ball cutter, dia. 12 mm
WH58.30-Z-1003-01A Electrode miller
WH58.30-Z-1003-02A Clamping pliers
WH58.30-Z-1038-02A Manual temporary fastener, dia.6.4 mm - clamping range 0 -15 mm, identification color silver
Firma Hausmann GmbH D-34346 Hann. Munden, Germany
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-1003-29A Hand riveter
WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1001-02A Inert gas welder
WE58.40-Z-1002-02A Spot welder
WE58.40-Z-1001-03A Drill (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1003-03A Angle grinder (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1005-03A Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
WE58.40-Z-1003-14A Blind rivet tool
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1001-07A Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding A 000 986 34 42
BR00.45-Z-1018-07A Primer spray can with repair kit A 000 986 32 50
BR00.45-Z-1001-13A Rivet A 003 990 35 97
  1. Apply MB body sealant (area X).
    Fig 3: Identifying MB Body Sealant Applying Area
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  2. Install outer B-pillar with side longitudinal member (1) with SPECIAL TOOL portal frame and SPECIAL TOOL weld-in device (2) fit and fasten with COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS clamping pliers.

    IMPORTANT Use spacer (3).

    Fig 4: Identifying Weld-In Device And Spacer On Outer B-Pillar
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  3. Remove plug from outer B-pillar with side longitudinal member (1) (area XX).
  4. Weld in outer B-pillar with side longitudinal member (1) with POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (area K1).
  5. Install plug on outer B-pillar with side longitudinal member (1) (area XX).
    Fig 5: Identifying Areas (K1 And XX)
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  6. Weld in outer B-pillar with side longitudinal member (1) with POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas D, E, E1 and I).
  7. Weld in side longitudinal member cover (2) with POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas T1, N, P and U).
  8. Weld in side longitudinal member cover (2) with SHIELDED GAS SEAM WELD INTERRUPTED (area O).
    Fig 6: Identifying Welding Areas On Side Longitudinal Member Cover
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  9. Weld in outer B-pillar with side longitudinal member (1) with POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas A and J).
    Fig 7: Identifying Welding Areas On Outer B-Pillar With Side Longitudinal Member
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  10. Weld in outer B-pillar with side longitudinal member (1) with SHIELDED GAS SEAM WELD (area V).
  11. Clean MIG welds with COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS round wire brush (area V).
  12. Coat MIG welds with wire brush (area V).
    Fig 8: Identifying MIG Welding Areas
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    Fig 9: Identifying Areas For Drilling Rivet Holes On Side Longitudinal Member
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  13. Install side longitudinal member section, fit and fasten with COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS clamping pliers.
  14. Drill dia. 6.5 mm rivet holes on side longitudinal member section with (areas CC and DD).
  15. Remove side longitudinal member section.
  16. Deburr rivet holes on side longitudinal member section and outer B-pillar with side longitudinal member on both sides
  17. Apply primer to insides of rivet connections
  18. Install side longitudinal member section and fasten with COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS manual temporary fastener.
  19. Rivet side longitudinal member section with Polygrip flat/round head rivet, dia. 6.4 x 14 (areas CC and DD).
  20. Weld in side longitudinal member section with SHIELDED GAS SEAM WELD (area F1).
  21. Grind MIG welds on side longitudinal member section on contact surfaces of longitudinal member reinforcement down flat
  22. Clean MIG welds inside of side longitudinal member reinforcement with COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS round wire brush.
  23. Coat MIG welds inside of side longitudinal member reinforcement with zinc dust paint
    Fig 10: Identifying Welding Areas On Side Longitudinal Member
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  24. Fig 11: Identifying Areas For Drilling Rivet Holes In Side Longitudinal Member Reinforcement
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  25. Install side longitudinal member reinforcement, fit and fasten.
  26. Drill dia. 6.5 mm rivet holes in side longitudinal member reinforcement (areas AA and BB).
  27. Remove side longitudinal member reinforcement
  28. Deburr rivet holes on side longitudinal member reinforcement on both sides
  29. Apply primer to insides of rivet connections
  30. Install side longitudinal member reinforcement and fasten with COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS manual temporary fastener.
  31. Rivet side longitudinal member reinforcement with Polygrip flat/round head rivet, dia. 6.4 x 14 (areas AA and BB).
  32. Weld in on side longitudinal member reinforcement with SHIELDED GAS SEAM WELD (areas G and T).
  33. Clean welds with

    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS round wire brush.

  34. Remove grinding and drilling chips with wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
    Fig 12: Identifying Welding Areas On Side Longitudinal Member Reinforcement
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