Prepare B-Pillar For Installation - Ar63.20-P-1350-07LWE

Model 213 

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

1. Mark separating points on B-pillar paneling (1) and cut (areas A and B).

   Transfer separation points from vehicle.

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2. Grind mating surfaces on B-pillar paneling (1) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

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

3. Remove grinding dust.
4. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

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5. Mark separating points on B-pillar reinforcement (2) and cut (areas C and D).

   Transfer separation points from vehicle.

6. Expose spot welds on B-pillar reinforcement (2) and cut out (area E).
7. Heat B-pillar reinforcement (2) in crosshatched area.

   Cross-hatched area is bonded.

8. Remove B-pillar reinforcement (2).
9. Grind mating surfaces on B-pillar reinforcement (2) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

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

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

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

    Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

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12. Mark separating points on longitudinal member paneling (3) and cut (areas H and J).

    Transfer separation points from vehicle.

13. Grind mating surfaces on longitudinal member paneling (3) down to bare metal in the crosshatched areas.

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

14. Remove grinding dust.
15. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

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