Outer A-Pillar Holder Section Installation - Ar63.20-P-1102-09S

Model 223.0/1/9 

The next steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be performed in a similar manner 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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Countersunk head rivet (Z) 

• Z₁ = Countersunk-head rivet 6.4x14.0
• Z₂ = Countersunk-head rivet 6.4x15.5
• Z₃ = Countersunk-head rivet 6.4x17.0
• Z₄ = Countersunk-head rivet 6.4x19.0
• Z₅ = Countersunk-head rivet 6.4x21.0

Blind rivet (Y) 

• Y₁ = Blind rivet 6.4x12.0
• Y₂ = Blind rivet 6.5x12.5
• Y₃ = blind rivet 6.5x14.5
• Y₄ = Blind rivet 6.4 M6
• Y₅ = blind rivet 6.4
• Y₆ =blind rivet 6.5X13.5
• Y₇ = Blind rivet 6.4x14, 0
• Y₈ = Blind rivet 6.4x17, 0
• Y₉ = Blind rivet 6.4x20

Flow-form rivet with countersunk head (X) 

• X₁ = Flow-form rivet with countersunk head 1.3 mm to 2.5 mm clamping range
• X2 = Flow-form rivet with countersunk head 2.3 mm to 3.5 mm clamping range
• X3 = Flow-form rivet with countersunk head 3.35 mm to 4.1 mm clamping range
• X4 = Flow-form rivet with countersunk head 4 mm to 5.15 mm clamping range
• X5 = Flow-form rivet with countersunk head 5.0 mm to 6.1 mm clamping range
• X6 = Flow-form rivet with countersunk head 6.0 mm to 7.2 mm clamping range
• X7 = Flow-form rivet with countersunk head 7.1 mm to 8.3 mm clamping range

Flow-form rivet (W) 

• W₁ = Structured flow form rivet with 3.5 mm clamping range
• W₃ = Flow-form rivet structure 3.35 mm up to 4.1 mm clamping range
• W₄ = Flow-form rivet structure 4 mm up to 5.15 mm clamping range
• W₅ = Flow-form rivet structure 5.0 mm up to 6.1 mm clamping range
• W₆ = Flow-form rivet structure 6.0 mm up to 7.2 mm clamping range
• W₇ = Flow-form rivet structure 7.1 mm up to 8.3 mm clamping range

Blind rivet (V) 

• V1 = rivet 3.2x4.5
• V2 = rivet 3.2x6.5

Blind rivet (U) 

• U1 = rivet 3.2x9.5

Blind rivet with countersunk head (T) 

• T1 = Blind rivet with countersunk head with 3.0 mm to 5.0 mm clamping range
• T2 = Blind rivet with countersunk head with 1.5 mm to 3.0 mm clamping range

1. Transfer existing holes in body to A-pillar holder (1) using drill-hole locator (area B).
2. Install, fit, and fix in place A-pillar holder (1).
3. Drill rivet holes in A-pillar bracket (1) with Ø 6.7 mm bit (area B).
4. Remove A-pillar holder (1).
5. Deburr rivet holes on A-pillar holder (1) and body (area B) on both sides.
6. Remove drill chips.
7. Apply zinc dust paint to rivet holes on A-pillar holder (1) and body (area B).

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8. Install, fit, and fix in place A-pillar holder (1).
9. Rivet A-pillar bracket (1) with Ø 6.5x14.5 rivets (area Y
10. A-pillar holder (1) (area A).

    Perform shielding gas welding at intervals and allow to cool down in between. This reduces heat distortion.