Preparing D-pillar for installation - AR63.20-P-2000-02ES

MODEL 212.2 

Fig 1: D-Pillar Spot Weld Areas

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1. Cut out spot welds on inner D-pillar (area C and D).
2. Scribe separating point on inner D-pillar (area A and B).
3. Cut inner D-pillar at separating point (area A and B).
4. Remove section from inner D-pillar.

   Transfer dimensions from vehicle.

5. Grind mating surfaces on inner D-pillar down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

   Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.

6. Coat insides of spot welding flange on inner D-pillar with zinc dust paint.
   Fig 2: Grinding Mating Surfaces On Inner D-Pillar In Crosshatched Areas

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   Fig 3: Outer D-Pillar Separating Point

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7. Scribe separating point at outer D-pillar (area H).

   Transfer dimensions from vehicle.

8. Cut outer D-pillar at separating point (area H).
9. Remove section from outer D-pillar.
10. Grind mating surfaces on outer D-pillar and reinforcement down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

    Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.

11. Coat insides of spot weld flange on outer D-pillar and reinforcement with zinc dust paint.

    To prevent adhesion problems, do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (area I).

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.