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Upper A-Pillar Outer Paneling Installation - Ar63.20-S-1105-03E

Model 447, 448 

ADJUST GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 447, 448 except code W64, W65, W68 Model 447, 448 with code W64, W65, W68
BE60.00-Z-1002-01KOJ Adjust gap dimensions Fender to headlamp Dimension "BA" mm 2 (±1) 2 (±1)
Fender to bumper Dimension "BB" mm 0, 3 (±0, 25) 0, 3 (±0, 25)
Fender to A-pillar Dimension "BC" mm 2, 6 (±1) 2, 6 (±1)
Fender to front door Dimension "BD" mm 4, 5 (±0, 8) 4, 5 (±0, 8)
Fender to longitudinal member Dimension "BE" mm 4, 5 (±1, 2) 4, 5 (±1, 2)
For picture, see   AR60.00-S-0700-01E AR60.00-S-0700-01E
ADJUST GAP DIMENSIONS

Number Designation Model 447, 448 except code W64, W65, W68 Model 447, 448 with code W64, W65, W68
BE60.00-Z-1004-01KOJ Adjust gap dimensions Front door to longitudinal member Dimension "DA" mm 6 (+2/-1) 6 (+2/-1)
Front door to sidewall Dimension "DB" mm 4 (±1) 4 (±1)
Front door to sliding door Dimension "DC" mm 4 (+1, 2/-0, 8) 4 (+1, 2/-0, 8)
Front door to A-pillar Dimension "DD" mm 4, 5 (+1, 5/-1) 4, 5 (+1, 5/-1)
Front door to fuel filler door Dimension "DE" mm 4 (±1) 4 (±1)
For picture, see   AR60.00-S-0700-01E AR60.00-S-0700-01E
Fig 1: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
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  1. Install top A-pillar outer paneling (1), fit and fix in place.
  2. Install front door and fender.
  3. Insert windshield.
  4. Adjust gap dimensions with SPECIAL TOOL feeler gauge and adjust.
  5. Remove front door, fender and windshield.
  6. Top A-pillar outer paneling (1) POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas A to C).
  7. Top A-pillar outer paneling (1) SHIELDED GAS PLUG WELD (areas D and E).
  8. Top A-pillar outer paneling (1) SHIELDED GAS SEAM WELD (areas F to H).
  9. Grind inert gas welds and inert gas spot welds down flat (areas D to H).
  10. Clean all weld joints.
  11. Restore surfaces on top A-pillar outer paneling (1) and smooth.
  12. Remove shavings and drill chips.