C-Pillar Prepare For Installation - Ar63.20-P-0500-02MEC (Model 167.3)

Model 167.3 

The following operation steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle. In case of damage on the right side of the vehicle, these steps must be performed analogously.

The higher-level service document as well as the safety information in the service document must be observed.

1. Mark separating point on C-pillar (1) and cut (area A).

   Transfer separation point from vehicle.

2. Drill through spot welds on the C-pillar (1) with a diameter of 6.5 mm (area B).
3. Cut off spot welds on the C-pillar (1) on the insides (areas C).

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4. Sand mating surfaces on C-pillar (1) down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

   Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides.

5. Remove grinding dust.
6. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

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