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

Model 238.4 

Fig 1: Side Portal Frame (210 589 17 23 00)

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

The superordinate customer service document and the safety information in the customer service document must be observed.

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Shown on model 238.3 

1. Apply 2-component adhesive to body in cross-hatched areas.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces and the manufacturers specifications for the curing and processing time of 2-component adhesive.

2. Apply sealant to B-pillar (1) in crosshatched area.

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3. Install fit and fix in place B-pillar (1) using portal straightener.

   Use spacers.

4. B-pillar (1) (area A).
5. B-pillar (1) (area C).

   Perform inert gas welding at intervals and allow welding area to cool down in between. Heat distortion can thus be reduced.

6. B-pillar (1) (area B).
7. Surface-grind inert gas weld (area C)

   Only surface-grind at bead areas and contact surfaces of rear fender.

   Shown on model 238.3 

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8. B-pillar (1) (area D).

   Shown on model 238.3 

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9. B-pillar (1) (area E).
10. Remove portal straightener.

    Shown on model 238.3 

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11. Install, fit and fix in place support (3).
12. Support (3) (area F).

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13. Crossmember reinforcement (2) (area G).