Separate A-Pillar Outer Section - Ar63.20-P-1102-01LWA

	Risk of injury  . Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.	Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.	AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
	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	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
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
	Notes on acoustic foam and structural foam in the vehicle		AH60.00-P-0039-01LWO

Model 238.4 

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 point on A-pillar paneling (1) and cut (area A).

   Do not cut too deeply.

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

   Dimension  : a = approx. 60 mm

2. Expose MIG solder seams at lugs on roof frame (2) and cut (area B).
3. Bend up shackles (area B) at roof frame (2).

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4. Expose spot welds on A-pillar paneling (1) and cut off (area C).

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5. Heat A-pillar paneling (1) in cross-hatched areas.

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded.

6. Remove A-pillar paneling (1).

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7. Remove sealant (area F).
8. Remove damping (3), check and replace if necessary.
9. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.
10. Remove grinding dust.