Install D-Pillar - Ar63.20-P-2000-03LWG

Model 253.9

Model 293

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1035-13A	Blind rivet Y1 6.4X12 (clamping range 1 mm to 3.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN)	A 000 991 76 32
BR00.45-Z-1056-07A	1K-zinc dust paint	A 000 986 28 00

The next steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle. This must be similarly performed for damage to the right side of the vehicle.

Install D-pillar (1), fit and fix in place.
Drill rivet holes on D-pillar (1) with Ø 6.7 mm bit (areas A and B).
Drill rivet holes from inside through present holes in D-pillar (1) (area A).
Remove D-pillar (1).
Deburr rivet holes on outer rear longitudinal member (1) and body on both sides.
Remove drill chips.
Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.
Shown on model 253.9

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Install D-pillar (1) and fix in place.
Rivet D-pillar (1) with Ø 6.4x12 rivet (area C).
D-pillar (1) (areas D).
D-pillar (1) (areas E).
Perform inert gas welding at intervals and allow welding areas to cool down in between.

This reduces heat distortion.
Grind inert gas weld on D-pillar (1) down flat (area E).
Grind down flat only on beaded areas and contact areas of rear fender.
Clean weld joints no longer accessible after installing rear fender and coat with zinc dust paint.
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