Prepare A-Pillar Outer Section For Installation - Ar63.20-P-1102-02LWO

	Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Notice	General information on body repair		AH60.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice	Pretreatment of bonding surfaces		AH60.00-P-0008-01SX
	General information on repair of vehicles with ultra-strength steels.		AH60.00-P-0024-01N

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.

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1. Mark separating points on A-pillar paneling (5) and cut (areas A and B).

   Transfer separation points from vehicle

2. Grind mating surfaces on A-pillar paneling (5) down to bare metal in cross-hatched area.

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

3. Remove grinding dust.
4. Apply zinc dust paint to insides of spot weld flanges onto connecting flanges that are no longer accessible after installing side roof paneling.

   Do not coat bonding surface with zinc dust paint (area C).

   Otherwise adhesion problems can occur.

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5. Mark separating points on A-pillar reinforcement (6) and cut (areas D and E).

   Transfer separation points from vehicle

6. Grind mating surfaces on A-pillar reinforcement (6) down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

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

7. Remove grinding dust.
8. Apply zinc dust paint to insides of spot weld flanges onto connecting flanges that are no longer accessible after installing side roof paneling.

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

   Otherwise adhesion problems can occur.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.