Prepare A And B-Pillar Complete With Longitudinal Member - Ar63.20-P-1120-02GQX

MODEL 166.8 

1. Grind mating surfaces on inner front side wall (3) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

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

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

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   Apply sealant before installing foam parts (areas U₁ , U₂ and U₅ ).

3. Scribe separating point on side wall reinforcement (2) and cut (area M).

   Transfer dimensions from vehicle.

4. Grind mating surfaces on side wall reinforcement (2) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

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

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

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6. Grind mating surfaces on A and B-pillar paneling (1) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

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

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

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8. Scribe separating points on roof frame paneling (4) and cut (areas N₁ and N₂ ).

   Transfer dimensions from vehicle.

9. Grind mating surfaces on roof frame paneling (4) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

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

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

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11. Scribe separating points on longitudinal member cover (5) and cut (areas Q₁ and Q₂ ).

    Transfer dimensions from vehicle.

12. Grind mating surfaces on longitudinal member cover (5) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

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

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

    Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA