Preparing D-Pillar For Installation - Ar63.20-P-2000-02LWT

Model 213.2 

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. Mark separating point on D-pillar (1) and cut (area A).

   Transfer separation point from vehicle.

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2. Grind mating surfaces on D-pillar (1) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

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

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

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5. Sand down mating surfaces on strut (2) to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

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

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

   Do not coat areas of spot welds with zinc dust paint (areas B).

   Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.

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