Install C-Pillar - Ar63.20-P-0500-03LC

MODEL 217.3 

The following steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be accomplished analogously on the right side in the event of damage.

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1. Install C-pillar (1) and C-pillar reinforcement (2), fit and fix in place.
2. Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes in C-pillar (1) (areas A, A₁ , A ₂ and B).

   Drill through present rivet holes (areas A₁ and A₂ ).

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3. Mark position of rear holes on rear center section (3).

   Dimensions: 

   c = approx. 17 mm

   d = approx. 30 mm

   e = approx. 7 mm

   f = approx. 11 mm

   g = approx. 23 mm

   h = approx. 15 mm

   i = approx. 7 mm

   j = approx. 8 mm

   k = approx. 30 mm

   l = ca. 11 mm

   The distance to the outer edge of the rivet hole center point should be at least 10 mm.

4. Drill dia. 6.7 mm rivet holes in rear center section (3) at bottom (areas C).

   Only if a riveter for punching and flow form rivets is not used for installation.

5. Remove C-pillar (1) and C-pillar reinforcement (2).
6. Remove drilling chips.
7. Deburr rivet holes on C-pillar (1), C-pillar reinforcement (2) and body on both sides.

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8. Install C-pillar reinforcement (2), fit and fix in place.
9. C-pillar reinforcement (2) (area D).

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

10. Grind contact surfaces on C-pillar reinforcement (2) down flat.
11. C-pillar reinforcement (2) (area D₁ ).
12. Apply 2-component adhesive to body in crosshatched areas.

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces. Observe manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of adhesive.

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13. Install C-pillar (1), fit and fix in place.
14. C-pillar (1) (area F).

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

15. Rivet C-pillar (1) with Ø 6.4x12 blind rivets (areas E).
16. Rivet C-pillar (1) with Ø 6.5x12.5 blind rivets (area H).
17. C-pillar (1) (area G).

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18. Rivet C-pillar (1) and rear center section (3) with Ø 6.4x12 blind rivets (areas I).
19. Rivet C-pillar (1) and rear center section (3) with Ø 6.4x14 countersunk-head rivets (area J).

    Install countersunk-head rivets from rear (area J).