Install Inner C-Pillar Side Wall - Ar63.10-P-0700-04LW

MODEL 205.0/1 

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. Install inner C-pillar side wall (1), reinforcement (2), C-pillar and rear fender with portal bracket and fit.
2. Fix inner C-pillar side wall (1) and reinforcement (2) in place.
3. Remove portal bracket, rear fender and C-pillar.
4. Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in inner C-pillar side wall (1) (areas A and B).

   Drill rivet holes through present holes in body (areas A).

5. Remove C-pillar inner side wall (1) and reinforcement (2).
6. Deburr rivet holes on inner C-pillar side wall (1), reinforcement (2) and body on both sides.
7. Remove drilling chips.

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8. Apply 2-component adhesive to body in crosshatched areas.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces and manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of 2-component adhesive.

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9. Install inner C-pillar side wall (1) and reinforcement (2), fit and fix in place.
10. Rivet inner C-pillar side wall (1) with Ø 6.4x12 rivets (areas C).
11. Inner C-pillar side wall (1) and reinforcement (2) (areas D).
12. Weld in inner C-pillar side wall (1) with (area E).

    Stitch weld with approx. 15 mm long inert gas welds.

13. Grind inert gas welds down flat (area E).

    Grind only on beaded areas and contact surfaces on C-pillar and rear fender.

14. Clean inert gas welds no longer accessible after installing C-pillar and coat with zinc dust paint (area E).