Outer A-Pillar Section Separation - Ar63.20-P-1102-01S

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. Expose screws on A-pillar reinforcement (1) and unscrew (area A).
2. Drill off self-piercing rivets on A-pillar reinforcement (1) with Ø 6 mm bit (areas B).
3. Expose spot welds on A-pillar reinforcement (1) and striker plate (2) and cut off (areas C).
4. Remove screws on A-pillar reinforcement (1) (area D).

   If upper A-pillar reinforcement is not removed.

5. Drill off self-piercing rivets on A-pillar reinforcement (1) with Ø 6 mm bit (area E).

   If upper A-pillar reinforcement is not removed.

6. Remove screws (5, 6) on A-pillar reinforcement (1).

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7. Heat A-pillar reinforcement (1) and striker plate (2) in cross-hatched areas.

   If upper A-pillar reinforcement is not removed.

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded with adhesive.

8. Heat A-pillar reinforcement (1) in cross-hatched area (area F).

   Cross-hatched area is bonded.

9. Remove A-pillar reinforcement (1) and striker plate (2).

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10. Remove adhesive residue from foam parts (areas G, J).

    Damaged foam parts must be replaced (areas G, J).

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

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

12. Grind mating surface in cross-hatched area on inside down to bare metal (area H).

    If upper A-pillar reinforcement was not removed.

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

13. Remove grinding dust and drill chips.