Cut Off B-Pillar - Ar63.20-P-1350-05LWO

Model 238.3 

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

1. Mark separating point on B-pillar (1) and cut (area A).

   Do not cut too deeply.

   The component parts located underneath will otherwise be damaged and the strength affected.

   Dimensions  :

   a = approx. 70 mm

2. Expose MIG solder seams on B-pillar (1) and cut (area B).
3. Expose spot welds on B-pillar (1) and cut off (area C).

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4. Expose spot welds on B-pillar (1) and cut off (area D).

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5. Expose MIG solder seams on support (3) and cut (area H₁ ).
6. Remove support (3).
7. Expose MIG solder seams on B-pillar (1) and cut (area I).

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8. Heat B-pillar (1) in cross-hatched areas.

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded with adhesive.

9. Heat B-pillar (1) in cross-hatched areas.

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded with adhesive.

10. Remove B-pillar (1).

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11. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

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

12. Remove grinding dust and chips from drilling.
13. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

    Do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (area K).

    Otherwise adhesion problems can occur.

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.