D-Pillar Preparing For Installation - Ar63.20-P-2000-02MEX (Model 167.9)

Model 167.9 

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. Mark separating point on outer D-pillar (2) and disconnect (area A).

   Transfer separation point from vehicle.

2. Drill through spot welds on the beltline reinforcement (1) and on the outer D-pillar (2) with a diameter of 6.5 mm (areas B).
3. Cut off spot welds on beltline reinforcement (1) on the inside (area C).

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

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

5. Model 167.9 with code M036 (Maybach version)

   Grind mating surface on the beltline reinforcement (1) down to bare metal in the cross-hatched area (area D).

   Observe preliminary treatment of bonding surface.

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.

   Sand down spot weld flanges 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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