Prepare A-pillar outer section for installation - AR63.20-P-1102-02EW

MODEL 212, 218 

Fig 1: A-Pillar Outer Section Separation Lines

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1. Scribe separation lines on A-pillar outer section (1) and cut (areas A and B).

   Transfer separation line on A-pillar outer section (1) from vehicle (areas A and B).

2. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal on A-pillar outer section (1) in the cross-hatched areas.

   Grind bonding surface down to bare metal from inside (area Y). Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides. Area Y only present on model 212.

3. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

   Do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (area Y). Adhesion problems can occur.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

Fig 2: A-Pillar Reinforcement Separation Line
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4. Scribe separation line on A-pillar reinforcement (2) and cut (area C).

   Transfer separation line on A-pillar reinforcement (2) from vehicle (area C).

5. Cut out spot welds on A-pillar reinforcement (2) (area E).
6. Cut out spot welds on A-pillar reinforcement (2) from inside (area D).

   Area D is glued additionally. Only on model 212.

7. Remove A-pillar reinforcement (2).
Fig 3: A-Pillar Reinforcement Crosshatched Areas
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8. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal on A-pillar reinforcement (2) in cross-hatched areas.

   Grind bonding surface down to bare metal from inside (area X). Only perform on model 212. Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides.

9. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

   Area X on only present on model 212. Do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (area X). Adhesion problems can occur.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.