D-Pillar Preparing For Installation - Ar63.20-P-2000-02ME (Model 167.1)

Model 167.1 

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

1. Dill through spot welds on beltline reinforcement (1) with a 6.5 mm diameter bit (areas A).
2. Dill through spot weld on beltline reinforcement (1) with an 8 mm diameter bit (area B).
3. Remove beltline reinforcement (1).

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4. Grind mating surfaces on beltline reinforcement (1) down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

   Grind spot weld flanges down 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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7. Mark separating point on outer D-pillar (2) and cut (area C).

   Transfer separation point from vehicle.

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8. Grind mating surfaces on outer D-pillar (2) down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

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

9. Remove grinding dust.
10. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

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