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

Model 257, 290 

The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle on model 257. In case of damage on the right side of the vehicle, these steps must be performed analogously.

Additional information can be found in the superordinate service document.

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

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

   Transfer separation points from vehicle.

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

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

3. Remove grinding dust.
4. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

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5. Mark separating points on A-pillar reinforcement (6) and disconnect (areas C, D).

   Transfer separation points from vehicle.

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

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

7. Remove grinding dust.
8. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

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

   Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.