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Prepare B-Pillar For Installation - AR63.20-P-1350-07GQ

MODEL 166.0 

Shown on model 166.8 

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  1. Expose spot welds on inner B-pillar (4) and cut out (areas K1, K2 and K3).
  2. Remove inner B-pillar (4).

    IMPORTANT Inner roof frame is required as section.

  3. Grind mating surfaces on inner B-pillar (4) down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

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

  4. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.
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  5. Scribe separating points on outer longitudinal member (3) and cut (areas L1 and L2).

    IMPORTANT Transfer dimensions from vehicle.

  6. Grind mating surfaces on outer longitudinal member (3) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

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

  7. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.
  8. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal on outer B-pillar (2) in cross-hatched areas.

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

  9. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.
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  10. Scribe separating point on side wall paneling (1) and cut (areas M1 and M2).

    IMPORTANT Transfer dimensions from vehicle.

  11. Grind mating surfaces on side wall paneling (1) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

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

  12. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.
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