D-Pillar Installation - Ar63.20-P-2000-03FRX

Model 290 

Fig 1: Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)

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The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle. 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. Install outer D-pillar (1) and fit.
2. Install rear fender and fit.
3. Install rear lamp and fit.
4. Install seal.
5. Install striker eye.
6. Check gaps using feeler gauge and adjust.
7. Fix outer D-pillar (1) in place.
8. Drill rivet hole in outer D-pillar (1) with a diameter of 6.7 mm and countersink (area A).
9. Remove striker eye.
10. Remove seal.
11. Remove taillamp.
12. Remove rear fender.
13. Remove outer D-pillar (1).
14. Deburr rivet hole on outer D-pillar (1) and on the body on both sides (area A).
15. Remove drilling chips.
16. Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.

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17. Apply 2-component adhesive to body in crosshatched areas.

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces and manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of 2-component adhesive.

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18. Apply 2-component adhesive for reinforcements on structured foam part (2) (areas C).
19. Apply sealant to foam part (3) (area B).

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20. Install outer D-pillar (1) and fix in place.
21. Rivet outer D-pillar (1) with countersunk-head rivet with a diameter of 6.4 x 14.0 (area F).
22. Outer D-pillar (1) (areas E).
23. Outer D-pillar (1) (areas D).

    Inert gas weld in intervals and allow welding area to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.

24. Surface grind inert gas welds on outer D-pillar (1) (areas D).

    Surface grind only on beaded areas and contact surfaces of the rear fender (areas D).

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