41 21 003 Replacing A-pillar with reinforcement on left

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Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Follow procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3 .

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

Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific PROCEDURE .

Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs!

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

The following new body parts are required:

(1) Side frame, outer
(2) Carrier support, outer wheel arch section
ADHESIVE K1

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Side Frame And Outer Wheel Arch Section Carrier Support

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Removing the A-pillar with reinforcement

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Open SPOT-WELDED ADHESIVE JOINTS in area (2).

Remove the carrier support.

Fig 2: Identifying Carrier Support Welding Areas

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified dimensions and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only for following severance cuts.

Dimension a= 95 mm from center point of 8 mm dia. hole.

Dimension b = 120 mm below severance cut a.

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Remove sheet section.

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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NOTE: Cut out metal section is needed again for sealing.

IMPORTANT: For following severance cut, do not damage slide/tilt sunroof water drain hose.
Cut outer panel only.

Mark severance cut in accordance with specified dimension and cut.

Dimension a= 155 mm from center point of 8 mm dia. hole.

Open welded connections in areas (1).

(2) = Cavity sealing

Fig 4: Identifying Cavity Sealing And Welded Connections Areas

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Mark severance cut in accordance with specified dimension and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only.

Dimension a = approx. 115 mm before center point of 8 mm dia. hole.

Open spot-welded adhesive joints in area (1)

Open welded connections in areas (2) and (3).

Open bonded connections in areas (4).

Release A-pillar from cavity sealing (5) and remove.

NOTE: To release the bonded connections in areas (4) it may be necessary to remove the outer skin in this area.

See "Installing the A-pillar " below for further schematic diagram of the bonded connections.

Area (3) must be sealed according to standard after welding of new part.

Fig 5: Identifying Welded Connections Areas And Severance Cut Area

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New part preparation

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

Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATES at severance cuts.

Adjust new parts to fit with alignment bracket or universal mounting.

IMPORTANT: Structure bonding!

OBSERVE preparation of bonding surfaces.

Installing the A-pillar with reinforcement

Apply adhesive to areas (1) K1.

Apply sealant to CAVITY SEALING .

Fig 6: Identifying Adhesive Areas

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Install new parts and reinforcement plates with alignment bracket or universal mount and weld analogue to series standard.