A-Pillar Complete Preparing For Installation - Ar63.20-P-1100-09MFA

Model 118.3/6 

Model 177.0/1/9 

Model 247.0/6/7 

The next 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.

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1. Mark separating points on A-pillar reinforcement (1) and cut (areas A, B).

   

   Transfer separation points from vehicle.

2. Grind mating surfaces on A-pillar reinforcement (1) down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

   

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

3. Remove grinding dust.
4. Apply zinc dust paint to insides of spot weld flanges onto connecting flanges that are no longer accessible after installing side roof paneling

   Do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (areas C₁ , C₂ ).

   Otherwise adhesion problems can occur.

   

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

5. Mark separating points on A-pillar inner section (2) and cut (areas D, E).

   

   Transfer separation points from vehicle.

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6. Grind mating surfaces on A-pillar inner section (2) down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

   

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

7. Remove grinding dust.
8. Apply zinc dust paint to insides of spot weld flanges onto connecting flanges that are no longer accessible after installing side roof paneling

   Do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (areas F₁ , F₂ , F₃ ).

   Otherwise adhesion problems can occur.

   

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.