Outer A-Pillar Section Partially Weld In - Ar63.20-S-1108-03E

Model 447, 448

MODIFICATION NOTES

28.10.2021

Method extended.

Operation steps 21 to 24

ADJUST GAP DIMENSIONS

Number	Designation				Model 447, 448 except code W64, W65, W68	Model 447, 448 with code W64, W65, W68
BE60.00-Z-1004-01KOJ	Adjust gap dimensions	Front door to longitudinal member	Dimension "DA"	mm	6 (+2/-1)	6 (+2/-1)
		Front door to sidewall	Dimension "DB"	mm	4 (±1)	4 (±1)
		Front door to sliding door	Dimension "DC"	mm	4 (+1, 2/-0, 8)	4 (+1, 2/-0, 8)
		Front door to A-pillar	Dimension "DD"	mm	4, 5 (+1, 5/-1)	4, 5 (+1, 5/-1)
		Front door to fuel filler door	Dimension "DE"	mm	4 (±1)	4 (±1)
		Front door to fuel filler door	For picture, see		AR60.00-S-0700-01E	AR60.00-S-0700-01E

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

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Fig 2: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)

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Apply sealant to body (area P).

Model 447, 448 except code CN1 (Exterior rocker panel)
Install A-pillar outer section (1), fit, and fix in place with side portal frame and welding fixture.

Model 447, 448.8 with code CN1 (Exterior rocker panel)

Install A-pillar outer section (1) together with mounting rail (2) on longitudinal member panel, fit, and fix A-pillar outer section (1) in place with side portal frame and welding fixture.

Fasten mounting rail (2) on longitudinal member panel with screws (3).

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Model 447, 448.8 with code CN1 (Exterior rocker panel)
Tack weld A-pillar outer section (1) (area Q).
Model 447, 448.8 with code CN1 (Exterior rocker panel)
Remove mounting rail (2) on longitudinal member panel.

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Weld in A-pillar outer section (1) with (areas A and B).
A-pillar outer section (1) (area C).
A-pillar outer section (1) (area D).
Inert gas weld in intervals and allow to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.

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A-pillar outer section (1) (area E).
A-pillar outer section (1) (areas F to H).
A-pillar outer section (1) (areas I to K).
Inert gas weld in intervals and allow to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.
Remove welding device.
Install door hinge straps (3) with front door, fit, and fix in place.
Adjust gap dimensions with feeler gauge and adjust.
Door hinge straps (3) on A-pillar outer section (1) (areas L and M).
Remove front door.
Door hinge straps (3) (areas N and O).
Inert gas weld in intervals and allow to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.
Grind shielding gas weld and shielding gas spot welds down flat (areas C, D and F to J).
Clean all weld joints.
Restore surfaces on A-pillar outer section (1) and smooth.
Remove shavings and drill chips.

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Shown on MODEL 447.811
Model 447, 448.8 with code CN1 (Exterior rocker panel)
Position mounting rail (2) and align.
Model 447, 448.8 with code CN1 (Exterior rocker panel)
Transfer holes of mounting rail (2) to body.

Then remove mounting rail (2).
Model 447, 448.8 with code CN1 (Exterior rocker panel)
Drill and center punch holes (arrows).
Model 447, 448.8 with code CN1 (Exterior rocker panel)

Deburr holes and remove drill chips.