Outer A-Pillar Section Separation - Ar63.20-P-1102-01RG

	000 588 04 39 00 Rivet press tool		WS60.00-P-0440B
	000 588 15 84 00 Heat gun		WS54.00-P-0125B

Model 190 

The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle. In case of damage, these steps must be similarly performed on the right side of the vehicle.

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Shown on model 190.3 

1. Expose spot welds and weld seams on A-pillar outer section (1) and cut off (area A).
2. Remove shavings using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
3. Heat flow drill screws and self-tapping fillister head screws on A-pillar outer section (1) with heat gun and remove (areas B to E).

   Flow drill screws and self-tapping fillister head screws are bonded.

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4. Expose self-pierce rivets on A-pillar outer section (1) and unrivet with rivet press tool (areas F and H).
5. Expose self-pierce rivets on A-pillar outer section (1) and cut off (area G).
6. Remove shavings using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.

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7. Heat A-pillar outer section (1) in cross-hatched areas with heat gun.

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded with adhesive.

8. Remove damaged A-pillar outer section (1).

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9. Level mating surfaces on body in cross-hatched areas and grind down to bare metal.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces and weld joints.

10. Remove shavings using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.

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