Prepare A-Pillar Outer Section For Installation - Ar63.20-P-1102-02LF

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.

1. Mark separating points on longitudinal member paneling (1) and cut (areas A and B).

   Take separation points from vehicle.

2. Grind mating surfaces on longitudinal member paneling (1) down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

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

3. Remove grinding dust.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces (area F).

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4. Mark separating point on A-pillar reinforcement (2) and cut (areas C and D).

   Take separation points from vehicle.

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5. Grind mating surfaces on A-pillar reinforcement (2) down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

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

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

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

   Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

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