Separate D-Pillar - Ar63.20-P-2000-01LWX

Model 253.3 

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).

   Do not cut too deeply.

   Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.

   Dimensions: 

   a = approx. 40 mm

   Fig 1: Outer D-Pillar Panel Removal Cut Lines And Measurement Locations

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   Fig 2: Outer D-Pillar Panel Removal Cut Line Locations

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2. Expose spot welds on D-pillar paneling (1) and cut out (areas B).
3. Remove D-pillar (1).

   Joint spot welds on panels that are one behind the other must be cut out through two panel thicknesses.

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4. Sand down mating surfaces to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

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

5. Remove grinding dust and drill chips.
6. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.