Install And Weld In B-Pillar - Ar63.20-P-1350-06LC

Model 217 

1. Install B-pillar (1) and longitudinal member (2), fit and fix in place.
2. Drill rivet holes in B-pillar (1) and longitudinal member (2) with Ø 6.7 mm (areas A₁ , A₂ , A₃ and A₄ ).
3. Remove B-pillar (1) and longitudinal member (2).
4. Deburr rivet holes on B-pillar (1) and longitudinal member (2) on both sides.
5. Remove shavings using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
6. Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.

   Shown on model 217.3 

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7. Apply 2-component adhesive to body cross-hatched areas.

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

   Shown on model 217.3 

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8. Install B-pillar (1) and longitudinal member (2), fit and fix in place.
9. Rivet B-pillar (1) and longitudinal member (2) with Ø 6.5x12.5 pop rivets (areas E₁ , E₂ , E ₃ and E₄ ).

   Rivet area E₁ from outside.

   Shown on model 217.3 

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10. B-pillar (1) (areas F).
11. Longitudinal member (2) (area G ₁ ).
12. Longitudinal member (2) (area G).

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    Shown on model 217.3 

13. Lower B-pillar support (4) (area H₁ ).
14. Install reinforcement (3).
15. Reinforcement (3) (areas H₂ , H₃ and H ₄ ).
16. Longitudinal member (2) (areas I).
17. Longitudinal member (2) (areas J).
18. Longitudinal member (2) (area K).