A-Pillar Complete Install And Weld In - Ar63.20-P-1100-10MFA

Model 118.3/6 

Model 177.0/1/9 

Model 247.0/6/7 

Fig 1: Side Portal Frame (210 589 17 23 00)

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Refer to the superordinate service document for further information. Observe safety information in the superordinate service document.

The next steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle in model 177.0. In case of damage on the right side of the vehicle, these steps must be performed analogously.

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1. Install and fit A-pillar inner part (2).
2. Install and fit A-pillar reinforcement (1) using the side portal frame and the portal straightener.

   

   Use spacers.

3. Remove portal straightener and A-pillar reinforcement (1).
4. Remove A-pillar inner part (2).
5. Apply 2-component adhesive to the body in the cross-hatched areas (areas A and B).

   

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

6. Install and fix in place A-pillar inner part (2).
7. A-pillar inner part (2) (areas C₁ , C₂ , C₃ , C₄ and C₅ ).
8. A-pillar inner part (2) (areas D₁ and D₂ ).

   

   Perform inert gas welding at intervals and allow to cool down in between. This reduces heat distortion.

9. Brush down inert gas welds (areas D₁ and D₂ ) and grind them flat.

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10. Install half of connecting panel (3) in roof frame reinforcement (4), fit and fix in place.

    

    Observe dimension (A).

11. Drill rivet holes in roof frame reinforcement (4) and connecting panel (3) with Ø 6.7 mm (areas E and E₁ ).

    During drilling, ensure that drill bit does not bore too far into connecting panel (3).

    A-pillar inner part (2) will otherwise be damaged.

    

    Observe dimensions (b₁ , b₂ ).

12. Fix connecting panel (3) in place again using manual temporary fasteners and align.

    

    Use holes (areas E and E₁ ).

13. Drill rivet holes in roof frame reinforcement (4) and connecting panel (3) with Ø 6.7 mm (areas F and F₁ ).

    During drilling, ensure that drill bit does not bore too far into connecting panel (3).

    A-pillar inner part (2) will otherwise be damaged.

    

    Observe dimensions (c₁ , c₂ ).

14. Install A-pillar reinforcement (1) with portal straightener, fit and fix in place.

    

    Use spacers.

15. Drill rivet holes in A-pillar reinforcement (1) and connecting panel (3) with Ø 6.7 mm (areas G, G₁ , H and H₁ ).

    During drilling, ensure that drill bit does not bore too far into connecting panel (3).

    A-pillar inner part (2) will otherwise be damaged.

    

    Observe dimensions (d₁ , d₂ , e₁ , e₂ ).

16. Remove A-pillar reinforcement (1) with the portal straightener.
17. Remove connecting panel (3).
18. Deburr rivet holes in A-pillar reinforcement (1), connecting panel (3) and in roof frame reinforcement (4) on both sides.

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19. Apply 2-component adhesive to connecting panel (3) in cross-hatched area.

    

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

20. Install half of connecting panel (3) in roof frame reinforcement (4), fit and fix in place.

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21. Clean contact surfaces of foam part on A-pillar inner part (2) and apply sealant in the cross-hatched area (area J).
22. Apply 2-component adhesive to the body in the cross-hatched areas (areas I₁ , I₂ and I₃ ).

    

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

23. Install A-pillar reinforcement (1) with the portal straightener and fix in place.

    

    Use spacers.

24. Rivet connecting panel (3), A-pillar reinforcement (1) and roof frame reinforcement (4) with rivets Ø 6.5x12.5 (areas K).

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25. A-pillar reinforcement (1) (area L).

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26. A-pillar reinforcement (1) (areas M₁ and M₂ ).
27. A-pillar reinforcement (1) (areas N₁ , N₂ and N₃ ).
28. A-pillar reinforcement (1) (area O₁ ).

    

    Perform inert gas welding at intervals and allow to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.

29. Grind inert gas welds on A-pillar reinforcement (1) flat (area O₁ ).

    

    Only grind flat on beaded areas and contact surfaces of A-pillar reinforcement (1) (area O₁ ).

30. Clean welding areas which are no longer accessible after installing upper front longitudinal member and A-pillar paneling and coat with zinc dust paint.
31. Remove portal straightener and side portal frame.

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