Install C-Pillar - Ar63.20-P-0500-03LWE

Model 213.0/1 

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. Install C-pillar (1) and strut (2), fit and fix in place.
2. Drill 0 6.7 mm rivet holes in C-pillar (1) and strut (2) (areas A and B).
3. Remove C-pillar (1) and strut (2).
4. Deburr rivet holes on C-pillar (1), strut (2) and body on both sides.
5. Remove drilling chips.
6. Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.

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7. Clean contact surfaces of foam parts (3) on C-pillar (1), apply sealant and insert foam parts (3).
8. Apply sealant to foam part (3) of C-pillar (1) in crosshatched area.

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9. Install C-pillar (1) and strut (2) and fix in place.
10. Rivet C-pillar (1) and strut (2) with Ø 6.4x12 rivets (areas C).
11. C-pillar (1) and strut (2) (areas D).
12. C-pillar (1) (area F).

    Perform inert gas welding at intervals and allow to cool down in between. This reduces heat distortion.

13. Grind inert gas weld on C-pillar (1) down flat (area F).

    Grind down flat only on beaded areas and contact areas of rear fender (area F).

14. Clean weld joints that are no longer accessible after rear fender is installed, and coat with zinc dust paint.

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