Outer Corner Pillar Paneling Partially Weld In - Ar64.30-S-5725-03EA

Model 447 

except code W65 (Tailgate) 

except code W68 (EASY-PACK-tailgate) 

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1. Apply 2-component adhesive to reinforcement hinge (6) in crosshatched areas (area A).

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces (area A). Refer to the manufacturer's information for the curing and working times of 2-component adhesive.

2. Install hinge reinforcement (6) in corner pillar (1), align and fasten with bolts (7).

   Do not yet tighten bolts (7).

3. Install corner pillar (1) and side corner pillar (2) with bottom corner pillar reinforcement and straightening tool, fit and fix in place.
4. Align hinge reinforcement (6) and tighten bolts (7).
5. Remove corner pillar (1) and side corner pillar (2) with corner pillar reinforcement.
6. Corner pillar (1) and hinge reinforcement (6) (area B).
7. Clean weld joints.
8. Apply zinc dust paint to inside of spot welding (area B).

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9. Apply 2-component adhesive to corner pillar (1) (area C).

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surface (area C). Refer to the manufacturer's information for the curing and working times of 2-component adhesive.

10. Install corner pillar (1) and side corner pillar (2) with bottom corner pillar reinforcement and straightening tool, fit and fix in place.
11. Corner pillar (1) (area D).
12. Corner pillar (1) and side corner pillar (2) (areas E and F).
13. Corner pillar (1) (area G).

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

14. Side corner pillar (2) (area H).

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

15. Side corner pillar (2) (area I).
16. Remove lower corner pillar reinforcement and straightening tool.
17. Install connecting panel (3), fit and fix in place.
18. Connecting panel (3) (area J).
19. Connecting panel (3) (area K).
20. Grind inert gas welds and inert gas spot welds down flat.
21. Clean weld joints.
22. Finish surface on corner pillar (1) and smooth.
23. Remove shavings and drill chips.
24. Coat welding areas no longer accessible after installing bottom corner pillar paneling and side wall paneling and coat with zinc dust paint.

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