Inner A-Pillar Separation - Ar63.20-P-1106-01S

	000 588 04 39 00 Rivet press tool		WS60.00-P-0440B
	000 588 03 39 00 Rivet die		WS60.00-P-0386K

Model 223.0/1 

Model 223.9 

The following 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.

1. Expose weld seam on inner A-pillar (2) and separate (area A).
2. Expose laser seams on inner A-pillar (2) on inside and separate (area B).
3. Drill off self-piercing rivets on inner A-pillar (2) with Ø 6 mm bit (areas C).
4. Press out self-piercing rivet on inner A-pillar (2) using a rivet press tool (area D).

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5. Expose spot welds on inner A-pillar (2) and cut off (areas E).
6. Drill off self-piercing rivets on inner A-pillar (2) with Ø 6 mm bit (area F).
7. Press out self-piercing rivets on inner A-pillar (2) using a rivet press tool (areas G).
8. Unscrew screw (5) on inner A-pillar (2).

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9. Heat inner A-pillar (2) in cross-hatched areas.

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded with adhesive.

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10. Heat inner A-pillar (2) in crosshatched area.

    Cross-hatched area is bonded.

11. Remove inner A-pillar (2).

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12. Face-grind remaining weld seam (area H).
13. Grind remnants of the laser seams flat (area J).
14. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

15. Remove grinding dust and drill chips.

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