Prepare A-Pillar Outer Paneling With A-Pillar Reinforcement For Installation - Ar63.20-D-1122-02H

The following operation steps are shown on the left A-pillar outer section (1) and left A-pillar reinforcement for model 906.733 and must be performed analogously on the right side if damaged.

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

   Transfer separation lines from vehicle

2. Cut A-pillar outer section (1) (areas A and B).

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3. Punch Ø 6 mm holes in A-pillar outer section (1) (area K).
4. Punch Ø 7 mm holes in A-pillar outer section (1) (areas E, F, G, H, I and J).
5. Drill Ø 7 mm holes on A-pillar reinforcement (4) (area L).
6. Grind mating surfaces on A-pillar outer section (1) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

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

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

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8. Grind crosshatched areas on A-pillar outer section (1) down to bare metal around holes.
9. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in the crosshatched areas.

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

10. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.
11. Grind crosshatched areas on A-pillar reinforcement (4) down to bare metal around holes.
12. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in the crosshatched areas.

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

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

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14. Grind crosshatched areas on hinges (6) down to bare metal.

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