C-Pillar Removal - Ar63.20-P-0500-01FRX

Model 290 

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. Expose and cut off spot welds on striker plate (2) (area A).
2. Heat striker plate (2) in crosshatched area.

   Cross-hatched area is bonded.

3. Remove striker plate (2) with foam parts.

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4. Expose spot welds on B-pillar (1) and cut out (areas B).

   Joint spot welds on panels that are one behind the other must be cut out through two panel thicknesses.

5. Remove C-pillar (1).

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6. Sand down mating surfaces to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

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

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

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