Inner C-Pillar Side Wall Install And Weld In - Ar63.10-P-0700-03MFC

Model 118.3

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1035-13A	Blind rivet Y1 6.4x12 (clamping range 1 mm to 3.5 mm, draw-off strength min. 15.5 kN)	A 000 991 76 32
BR00.45-Z-1056-07A	1K-zinc dust paint	A 000 986 28 00
BR00.45-Z-1162-02A	Parts kit for 2-component adhesive for body	A 012 989 17 71

The next steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle. This must be similarly performed for damage to the right side of the vehicle.

The superordinate service document as well as the safety information in the service document must be observed.

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Install inner C-pillar side wall (1) and fit.
Fix inner C-pillar side wall (1) in place.
Drill rivet holes through the inner C-pillar side wall (1) with a Ø 6.7 mm bit (areas L).
Remove inner C-pillar side wall (1)
Deburr rivet holes on inner C-pillar side wall (1) and body on both sides.
Remove drill chips.
Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.

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In the cross-hatched area, apply 2-component adhesive on body.

Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces and manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of 2-component adhesive.

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Install inner C-pillar side wall (1), fit and fix in place.
Rivet inner C-pillar side wall (1) with 6.4x12 mm rivets (areas K).
Inner C-pillar side wall (1) (areas J).
Inner C-pillar side wall (1) (area I).
Surface-grind inert gas weld (area I).

Surface-grind only in fold areas and contact surfaces of inner C-pillar side wall reinforcement (2) and rear fender.
Clean inert gas weld and coat with zinc dust paint (area I).

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Install inner C-pillar side wall reinforcement (2), fit, and fix in place.
Drill through rivet holes on inner C-pillar side wall reinforcement (2) and inner C-pillar side wall (1) with a diameter of 6.7 mm (areas F).
Remove inner C-pillar side wall reinforcement (2).
Deburr rivet holes on inner C-pillar side wall (1) and inner C-pillar side wall reinforcement (2) on both sides.
Remove drill chips.
Coat insides of riveted joints with zinc dust paint.
In the cross-hatched area apply 2-component adhesive on body.

Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces and manufacturer's specifications for drying and processing time of 2-component adhesive.

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Install inner C-pillar side wall reinforcement (2), fit, and fix in place.
Rivet inner C-pillar side wall reinforcement (2) with 6.4x12 mm rivets (areas H).
Inner C-pillar side wall reinforcement (2) (areas G).
Inner C-pillar side wall reinforcement (2) (area E).
Surface-grind inert gas weld (area E).
Clean inert gas weld and coat with zinc dust paint (area E).