Remove Longitudinal Member Outer Shell On Entrance - Ar63.30-P-1102-01LF

Model 222.0 

Model 222.1/9 

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.

The longitudinal member outer shell only be replaced partially depending on the damage. For this purpose the longitudinal member outer shell can be separated at the specified separating points.

Observe standard series production joining and bonded connections.

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Shown on model 222.9 

1. Model 222.9

   except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

   Expose spot welds on B-pillar reinforcement (4) and cut out (area N).

2. Model 222.9

   except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

   Mark separating point on B-pillar reinforcement (4) and cut (area P).

   If B-pillar reinforcement (4) is only replaced partially.

   Do not make the cuts too deep.

   Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.

   Optional separation point for parts kit for B-pillar reinforcement (4).

   Dimensions: 

   q = approx. 425 mm

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   Shown on model 222.9 

3. Model 222.9

   except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

   Heat B-pillar reinforcement (4) in crosshatched areas.

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded.

4. Model 222.9

   except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

   Remove B-pillar reinforcement (4).

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   Shown on model 222.9 

5. Model 222.9

   except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

   Mark separating point on longitudinal member outer shell (1) and cut (area R).

   If longitudinal member outer shell (1) is only replaced partially.

   Do not make the cuts too deep.

   Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.

   Optional separation point for parts kit for longitudinal member outer shell (1).

   Dimensions: 

   r = approx. 370 mm

6. Mark separating point on longitudinal member outer shell (1) and cut (area A or B).

   If longitudinal member outer shell (1) is only replaced partially.

   Do not make the cuts too deep.

   Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.

   Mark separating point along Y-marking (area BA).

   Dimensions: 

   a = approx. 25 mm

   Shown on model 222.0 

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7. Mark separating point on outer A-pillar bottom section (2) and cut (area C).

   Do not cut too deeply.

   Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.

   Dimensions: 

   c₁ = approx. 5 mm

   c₂ = approx. 30 mm

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8. Expose spot welds on outer A-pillar bottom section (2) and cut out (areas D₁ , D₂ and D₃ ).

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9. Heat outer A-pillar paneling (2) in crosshatched areas.

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded.

10. Remove outer A-pillar bottom section (2).

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11. Model 222.0

    Model 222.1

    except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Expose spot welds on B-pillar support (3) and cut out (areas E₁ , E₂ and E₃ ).

    Cut out spot welds through two panel thicknesses (areas E3).

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12. Model 222.0

    Model 222.1

    except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Heat B-pillar reinforcement (3) in crosshatched areas.

    Cross-hatched areas are bonded.

13. Model 222.0

    Model 222.1

    except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Remove B-pillar support (3).

    Shown on model 222.0 

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14. Expose spot welds on longitudinal member outer shell (1) and cut out (area F).

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15. Expose spot welds on longitudinal member outer shell (1) and cut out (areas H).
16. Expose weld seams on longitudinal member outer shell (1) and cut (area I).

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17. Expose spot welds on longitudinal member outer shell (1) and cut out (areas L₁ and L₂ ).

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18. Heat longitudinal member outer shell (1) in crosshatched areas.

    Cross-hatched areas are bonded.

    Heat crosshatched area on inside (area K).

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19. Heat longitudinal member outer shell (1) in crosshatched areas.

    Cross-hatched areas are bonded.

20. Remove outer longitudinal member shell (1).

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21. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in the cross-hatched inner C-pillar sidewall.

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

22. Remove grinding dust and drill chips.
23. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

    Do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (areas M).

    Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.