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Remove Outer Section Of B-Pillar - AR63.20-P-1121-01GQ

MODEL 166.0 

Shown on model 166.8 

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  1. Scribe separating point on side wall paneling (1) and cut (areas A, B1 and B2).

    IMPORTANT Measure dimension (a) from edge of roof frame strut. Measure dimension (a) for separating point in area A from upper side wall cutout (arrow). Separating point in area B2 is Y-marking (arrow). Determine separating point in area B1 according to degree of damage.

  2. Expose spot welds on side wall paneling (1) and cut out (areas B3, C1 and C2).
  3. Remove damaged side wall paneling (1).
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  4. Expose spot welds on outer B-pillar (2) and cut out (areas D1, D2, D3 and D4).
  5. Heat outer B-pillar (2) in crosshatched area.

    IMPORTANT Cross-hatched area is bonded.

  6. Remove outer B-pillar (2).
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  7. Scribe separating point on section (5) and cut (area
  8. Expose spot welds on section (5) and cut out (areas H1, H2, H3 and I2).
  9. Remove section (5).
  10. Grind mating surfaces on body down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

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

  11. Remove shavings and drill chips.
  12. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.
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