D-Pillar Preparing For Installation - Ar63.20-P-2000-02MEC (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. Drill through spot weld on the outer D-pillar (2) with a diameter of 8 mm (area B).
2. Drill through spot welds on outer D-pillar (2) with a diameter of 6.5 mm (area C).
3. Cut off spot welds on beltline reinforcement (1) (area D).
4. Mark separating point on outer D-pillar (2) and disconnect (area A).

   Transfer separation point from vehicle.

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

   Grind spot weld flanges and areas for plug welds down to bare metal on both sides.

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

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

   Grind down spot weld flanges and area for plug weld down to bare metal on both sides.

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