Upper Outer A-Pillar Paneling Removal - Ar63.20-P-1105-01RGR

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

Model 190.4 

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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1. Expose weld joints on upper A-pillar outer paneling (1) and cut out (areas A and B).
2. Remove shavings using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.

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3. Expose self-pierce rivets on upper A-pillar outer paneling (1) and remove rivets using a rivet press tool (areas C and D).
4. Heat upper A-pillar outer paneling (1) in cross-hatched area with a heat gun.

   Cross-hatched area is bonded.

5. Remove damaged upper A-pillar outer paneling (1).

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

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces and weld joints.

7. Remove shavings using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.