Prepare B-Pillar For Installation - Ar63.20-P-1350-07GQX

Model 166.8, 292 

The following steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be accomplished analogously on the right side in the event of damage.

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

   Roof frame strut is required as section.

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

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

4. Coat insides of spot welding flanges with zinc dust paint.

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5. Scribe separating point on outer longitudinal member (3) and cut (areas L1 and L2).

   Transfer dimensions for separating points from vehicle (areas L1 and L2).

6. Cut outer longitudinal member (3) at separating points (areas L1 and L2).
7. Remove remaining pieces on outer longitudinal member (3).
8. Grind mating surfaces on outer longitudinal member (3) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

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

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

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

11. Coat insides of spot welding flanges with zinc dust paint.

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12. Scribe separating point on side wall paneling (1) (areas M1 and M2).

    Transfer dimensions for separating points from vehicle.

13. Cut side wall paneling (1) at separating points (areas M1 and M2).
14. Remove remaining pieces on side wall (1).
15. Grind mating surfaces on side wall paneling (1) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

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

16. Coat insides of spot welding flanges with zinc dust paint.

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