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

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).

   Transfer separation points from vehicle

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2. Grind mating surfaces at B-pillar (1) down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

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

3. Coat insides of spot weld flanges on B-pillar (1) with zinc dust paint.

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

   Otherwise adhesion problems can occur.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

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4. Grind mating surfaces on support (3) down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.