B-Pillar Prepare For Installation - Ar63.20-P-1350-07ME

Model 167 

The next steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle in model 167.1. 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 points on B-pillar paneling (1) and separate (areas A, B, C).

   Transfer separating points from vehicle.

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2. Grind mating surfaces on B-pillar paneling (1) down to bare metal in the cross-hatched areas (areas D, E).

   Grind mating surfaces on the inner side down to bare metal (area D).

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

3. Remove grinding dust.
4. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

   Do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (areas D, E).

   Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

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5. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal on B-pillar (2) in cross-hatched areas.

   Grind mating surfaces on the inner side down to bare metal (areas F). Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.

6. Remove grinding dust and drill chips.
7. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

   Bonding surfaces must not be coated with zinc dust paint (areas F, G). Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

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8. Mark separating points on longitudinal member outer shell (3) and cut (areas H, J).

   Transfer separating points from vehicle.

9. Grind mating surfaces on longitudinal member outer shell (3) down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

   Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal on inside (area K).

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

10. Remove grinding dust and drill chips.
11. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

    Do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (areas K, L).

    Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

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