Install Inner C-Pillar Side Wall - Ar63.10-P-0700-04LWE

Model 213.0 

The following steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be performed analogously on the right side in the event of damage.

1. Install inner C-pillar side wall (1) and reinforcement (2) and fit.
2. Install C-pillar.
3. Install rear fender with portal bracket and fit.
4. Fix inner C-pillar side wall (1) and reinforcement (2) in place.
5. Remove portal bracket and rear fender.
6. Remove C-pillar.
7. Drill rivet holes on inner C-pillar side wall (1) with Ø 6.7 mm bit (areas A and B).

   Drill rivet holes through present holes in body (areas A).

8. Remove C-pillar inner side wall (1) and reinforcement (2).
9. Deburr rivet holes on inner C-pillar side wall (1) and body on both sides.
10. Remove drilling chips.

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11. Apply 2-component adhesive to body in crosshatched areas.

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces and manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of 2- component adhesive.

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12. Install inner C-pillar side wall (1) and reinforcement (2) and fix in place.
13. Rivet inner C-pillar side wall (1) with Ø 6.4x12 rivet (areas D).
14. Inner C-pillar side wall (1) and reinforcement (2) (areas C).
15. Weld in inner C-pillar side wall (1) with (area E).

    Perform inert gas welding at intervals and allow to cool down in between. This reduces heat distortion.

16. Grind inert gas welds down flat (area E).

    Grind down flat only on beaded areas and contact surfaces of C-pillar.

17. Clean weld joints no longer accessible after installing C-pillar and rear fender and coat with zinc dust paint.