Outer A-Pillar Section Preparation For Installation - Ar63.20-P-1102-02S

Model 223.0/1/9 

The following operation steps are shown on model 223.1 on the left side of the vehicle and must be similarly performed on the right side of the vehicle in the event of damage.

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

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1. Cut off protruding flange at A-pillar reinforcement (1) (area A).

   To ensure installation without collision.

2. Grind mating surfaces on A-pillar reinforcement (1) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

3. Remove grinding dust.
4. Expose spot welds at cover plate (2) and cut off (area B).

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5. Heat striker plate (2) in cross-hatched area.

   Cross-hatched area is bonded.

6. Remove striker plate (2).

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7. Grind mating surfaces at cover plate (2) down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

8. Remove grinding dust.

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