Install Inner C-Pillar Side Wall - Ar63.10-P-0700-04LF

Model 222 

except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) 

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.

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Shown on model 222.0 

1. Install inner C-pillar side wall (1) reinforcement (2) C-pillar and rear fender with portal bracket and fit.
2. Fix inner C-pillar side wall (1) and reinforcement (2) in place.
3. Remove portal bracket, rear fender and C-pillar.
4. Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in inner C-pillar side wall (1) (area B).

   Drill rivet holes from rear through present holes in body.

5. Model 222.0/1

   except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

   Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in inner C-pillar side wall (1) (area B1).

   Drill rivet holes from rear through present holes in body.

6. Model 222.9

   except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

   Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in inner C-pillar side wall (1) (area M).

   Drill rivet holes from rear through present holes in body.

7. Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in inner C-pillar side wall (1) and reinforcement (2) (areas A, C and D).

   Only if a riveter for punching and flow form rivets is not used for installation.

   Drill rivet holes from inside through present holes in body (areas A and C).

8. Countersink rivet holes on inner C-pillar side wall (1) (areas D).

   Only if a riveter for punching and flow form rivets is not used for installation.

   Countersink rivet holes to create level surface when riveting.

   Otherwise the rear fender cannot be installed correctly.

9. Remove C-pillar inner side wall (1) and reinforcement (2).
10. Deburr rivet holes on inner C-pillar side wall (1), reinforcement (2) and body on both sides.
11. Remove drilling chips.
12. Apply 2-component adhesive to body in crosshatched areas.

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces. Observe manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of adhesive.

    Shown on model 222.0 

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13. Install reinforcement (2), fit and fix in place.
14. Rivet reinforcement (2) with Ø 6.4x12 blind rivets (areas E and F).

    Flow-form rivets with a clamping range of up to 3.5 mm "S1" can also be used, if a riveter for self-piercing and flow-form rivets is used for installation.

15. Apply 2-component adhesive to reinforcement (2) and body in crosshatched areas.

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces. Observe manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of adhesive.

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    Shown on model 222.9 

16. Model 222.9

    except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

    Install inner C-pillar side wall (1), fit and fix in place.

17. Model 222.9

    except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

    Rivet inner C-pillar side wall (1) with Ø 6.4x12 blind rivets (area O).

18. Model 222.9

    except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

    Inner C-pillar side wall (1) (areas P and N).

19. Model 222.9

    except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

    Inner C-pillar side wall (1) (areas M and L).

    Inert gas weld in intervals and allow to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.

20. Model 222.9

    except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

    Grind inert gas welds down flat (areas L and M).

    Grind only on beaded areas and contact surfaces on C-pillar and rear fender.

21. Model 222.9

    except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

    Clean inert gas welds no longer accessible after installing C-pillar and coat with zinc dust paint (area L).

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    Shown on model 222.0 

22. Install inner C-pillar side wall (1), fit and fix in place.
23. Rivet inner C-pillar side wall (1) with Ø 6.4x12 blind rivets (areas G).

    Flow-form rivets with a clamping range of up to 3.5 mm "S1" can also be used, if a riveter for self-piercing and flow-form rivets is used for installation (area G).

24. Model 222.0/1

    except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

    Rivet inner C-pillar side wall (1) with Ø 6.4x12 blind rivets (area J).

25. Rivet inner C-pillar side wall (1) with Ø 6.5x12.5 blind rivets (area I).
26. Rivet inner C-pillar side wall (1) with Ø 6.4x14 couuntersunk head rivets (area H).

    Flow-form rivets with a clamping range of up to 3.5 mm "S1" can also be used, if a riveter for self-piercing and flow-form rivets is used for installation.

27. Inner C-pillar side wall (1) (areas K).
28. Model 222.0/1

    except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

    Inner C-pillar side wall (1) (areas K₁ ).

29. Model 222.0/1

    except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

    Inner C-pillar side wall (1) (area L).

    Inert gas weld in intervals and allow to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.

30. Model 222.0/1

    except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

    Grind inert gas weld down flat (area L).

    Grind only on beaded areas and contact surfaces on C-pillar and rear fender.

31. Model 222.0/1

    except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

    Clean inert gas welds no longer accessible after installing C-pillar and coat with zinc dust paint (area L).

32. Model 222.9

    except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Install bottom inner C-pillar reinforcement (2), fit and fix in place.

    Install C-pillar as fitting aid, fit and fix in place.

33. Model 222.9

    except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Bottom inner C-pillar reinforcement (2) (areas R).

    Shown on model 222.9 

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