Install And Weld In B-Pillar - Ar63.20-P-1350-06LW

Model 205.0/1/2 

Model 253 

Model 293 

Modification notes 

The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle on MODEL 205.0 and must be performed analogously on the right side in the event of damage.

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1. Install B-pillar reinforcement (2) with portal bracket, fit and fix in place.

   Use spacers.

2. Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in B-pillar reinforcement (2) (area A).
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   Model 293

   Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in B-pillar reinforcement (2) (areas B).

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   Model 293

   Countersink rivet holes (areas A and B).

5. Remove portal bracket and B-pillar reinforcement (2).
6. Deburr rivet holes on B-pillar reinforcement (2) and body on both sides.
7. Remove drilling chips.
8. Apply sealant to foam parts on A-pillar reinforcement (2) in crosshatched areas.

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9. 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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10. Install B-pillar reinforcement (2) with portal bracket.

    Use spacers.

11. Model 205.0/1/2

    Rivet B-pillar reinforcement (2) with 0 6.5x12.5 rivets (area D).

12. Model 253

    Model 293

    Rivet B-pillar reinforcement (2) with 0 6.4x15.5 countersunk blind rivet (area C and D).

13. B-pillar reinforcement (2) (areas E).
14. B-pillar reinforcement (2) (areas F).

    Inert gas weld in intervals and allow welding area to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.

15. Grind inert gas welds down flat on B-pillar reinforcement (2) (areas F).

    Grind down flat on contact surfaces on B-pillar paneling and beaded area only.

16. Clean weld joints no longer accessible after installing A-pillar reinforcement and coat with zinc dust paint.

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17. B-pillar reinforcement (2) (area G).

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18. Install B-pillar paneling (1, fit and fix in place.
19. Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in B-pillar paneling (1) (area H).
20. Remove B-pillar paneling (1).
21. Deburr rivet holes on B-pillar paneling (1) and body on both sides.
22. Remove drilling chips.
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    Apply sealant to foam parts in crosshatched areas (areas I).

24. Model 205.0/1/2

    Apply 2-component adhesive in crosshatched area on body (area J).

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

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    Model 293

    Apply sealant to foam parts in crosshatched areas (areas P).

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    Model 293

    Apply 2-component adhesive in crosshatched area on body (areas Q).

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

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27. Install B-pillar paneling (1) and fix in place.
28. Rivet B-pillar paneling (1) with Ø 6.4x12 rivets (area K).
29. B-pillar paneling (1) (areas L).
30. B-pillar paneling (1) (areas M).

    Inert gas weld in intervals and allow welding area to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.

31. Grind inert gas welds down flat (areas M).
32. Solder surfaces on B-pillar paneling (1) with body solder and smooth (areas M).
33. Remove solder residues and grinding dust.

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