Outer B-Pillar Panel Removal - Ar63.20-P-1222-01S

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

Model 223.0/1/9 

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.

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1. Mark separating points on B-pillar paneling (1) and separate (areas AB, C).

   Do not make the cuts too deep.

   Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.

   Dimensions: 

   a = approx. 90 mm

   b = approx. 115 mm

   c₁ = approx. 25 mm

   c₂ = approx. 235 mm

   c₃ = approx. 15 mm

2. Remove screws from B-pillar paneling (1) (area D).
3. Press out self-piercing rivets in B-pillar paneling (1) with rivet press tool (areas E).

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4. Bend up folded-over areas on the inside of B-pillar paneling (1) (areas F).
5. Heat B-pillar paneling (1) in cross-hatched areas.

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded with adhesive.

6. Remove B-pillar paneling (1).
7. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas (areas G, H).

   Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal on both sides (areas G).

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces (areas H).

8. Remove grinding dust.

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