Install And Weld In Outer A-Pillar With Side Longitudinal Member - Ar63.20-P-1150-04GQ

Model 166, 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.

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1. Install A-pillar inner section (3), fit and fix in place.
2. A-pillar inner section (3) (areas P₁ , P₂ and P₃ ).
3. A-pillar inner section (3) (areas O₁ , O₂ , Q₁ and Q₂ ).
4. Fit A-pillar reinforcement and remove A-pillar reinforcement.
5. Apply sealant to foam parts (areas X₁ and X₂ ).

   Apply sealant only after fitting A-pillar reinforcement.

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6. Install A-pillar reinforcement (2), fit and fix in place.
7. Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in A-pillar reinforcement (2) and A-pillar inner section (3) (areas S₁ and S₂ ).
8. Remove A-pillar reinforcement (2).
9. Deburr rivet holes on A-pillar reinforcement (2) on both sides.
10. Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.
11. Install A-pillar reinforcement (2), fit and fix in place.
12. Rivet A-pillar reinforcement (2) and A-pillar inner section (3) with Ø 6.5X12.5 blind rivet (areas S₁ and S₂ ).
13. A-pillar reinforcement (2) (areas R and U₁ , U₂ , U₃ ).
14. A-pillar reinforcement (2) (areas T₁ and T₂ ).
15. Grind weld seams on A-pillar reinforcement (2) down flat on mating surfaces (areas T₁ and T₂ ).
16. Install A-pillar outer paneling (1), fit and fix in place.
17. Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in A-pillar outer paneling (1) (area V).
18. Remove A-pillar outer paneling (1).
19. Deburr rivet holes on A-pillar outer paneling (1) on both sides.
20. Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.

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21. Install A-pillar outer paneling (1), fit and fix in place.
22. Rivet A-pillar outer paneling (1) with Ø 6.4X14 countersunk head rivet (area V).
23. A-pillar outer paneling (1) (area W).
24. A-pillar outer paneling (1) (areas X₁ and X₂ ).
25. Grind inert gas welds down flat.
26. Clean weld joints.
27. Solder surfaces on A-pillar outer paneling (1) in areas X₁ and X₂ with body solder.
28. Remove shavings and drill chips.