41 11 300 Cover For Longitudinal Member With Left Door Pillar Replacement (Partial Replacement B-Pillar)

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Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.

Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs.

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

(1) B-pillar with entrance
(2) Shaped part, B-pillar, inner (not shown)

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified measurements and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer plate only for following severance cuts.

Measurement a = approx. 128 mm behind hole dia. 25 mm.

Measurement b = approx. 100 mm from roof edge.

Measurement c = approx. 80 mm below cut b.

Measurement d = approx. 190 mm from center point of hole dia. 20 mm.

Open weld joints in areas (1).

Installation:

Cut out metal section (2) is needed again for sealing.

Weld in reinforcing panels at all severance cuts.

Mark severance cut in accordance with specified measurement and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer metal plate only for following severance cut.

Measurement a = 140 mm from roof edge.

Installation:

Weld in reinforcement plate at severance cut.

Fig 1: Cut Mark Area

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NOTE: View from inside
Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 2: Weld Joint Areas

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NOTE: View from inside
Open adhesive bonds in areas (1).

Fig 3: Adhesive Bonds Area

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NOTE: View from below
Open weld joint in area (1).

Fig 4: Weld Joint Areas

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Fig 5: Weld Joint Areas

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Installation information:

Mark new part in accordance with severance cuts on vehicle and cut.

Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle (1).

Apply adhesive in areas (2).

Adjust new part to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.