C-Pillar Removal - Ar63.20-P-0500-01S

	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 

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 spot welds on C-pillar (1) and cut out (areas A).

   Joint spot welds on panels that are one behind the other must be cut out through two panel thicknesses.

2. Press out self-piercing rivets on C-pillar (1) with rivet press tool (areas B).

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3. Heat C-pillar (1) in crosshatched areas.

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded with adhesive.

4. Remove C-pillar (1).

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5. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

   Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal on inside (area C).

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

6. Remove grinding dust.

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