Install A-pillar outer section - AR63.20-P-1102-03EW

MODEL 212, 218 

Fig 1: A-Pillar Reinforcement Rivet Hole Areas

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1. Set up side portal frame.

   Observe setup plans.

2. Install A-pillar reinforcement (2), fit and fix in place with portal bracket.

   Use spacer from portal straightening set (see setup plan).

3. Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes on A-pillar reinforcement (2) (area A).

   Observe contact surface in area A at front for A-pillar outer section.

4. Remove portal bracket and A-pillar reinforcement (2).
5. Deburr rivet holes on A-pillar reinforcement (2) on both sides.
6. MODEL 212 Apply 2-component adhesive in crosshatched area (area Z).

   Refer to the manufacturer's information for the curing and working times of 2-component adhesive.

7. Install A-pillar reinforcement (2) and fix in place with portal bracket.

   Use spacer from portal straightening set (see setup plan).

8. Rivet A-pillar reinforcement (2) with 6.5 X 12.5 steel blind rivet (area D).
9. A-pillar reinforcement (2) (area C).
10. A-pillar reinforcement (2) _{SG ««««} (area B).
Fig 2: A-Pillar Reinforcement
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11. A-pillar reinforcement (2) _{SG ⓧ} (area M).
12. Remove portal bracket.
13. Grind insert gas weld down flat on A-pillar reinforcement (2) on mating surfaces.
Fig 3: Outer A-Pillar Paneling Rivet Hole Areas
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Fit and install upper front longitudinal member before A-pillar outer section (1).

14. Install A-pillar outer section (1), fit and fix in place with portal bracket.

    Observe setup plans.

15. Drill Ø 6.7 mm rivet holes outer A-pillar paneling (1) (area E).
16. Countersink rivet holes on A-pillar outer section (1) (area E).
17. Remove portal bracket and A-pillar outer section (1).
18. Deburr rivet holes on A-pillar outer section (1) on both sides.
19. MODEL 212 Apply 2-component adhesive in crosshatched area (area W).

    Refer to the manufacturer's information for the curing and working times of 2-component adhesive.

20. Install A-pillar outer section (1) and fix in place.
21. Rivet A-pillar outer section (1) with Ø 6.4 X 14 Polygrip countersunk-head rivet (area F).
22. A-pillar outer section (1) (area I).
23. A-pillar outer section (1) _{SG ««««} (areas G and H).

    Weld in intervals, allow to cool down in between to minimize heat distortion (areas G and H).

24. Grind inert gas welds down flat.
25. Clean weld joints.
26. Solder surfaces on A-pillar outer paneling (1) in areas G and H with body solder and smooth.
27. Remove shavings and drill chips with wet/dry vacuum cleaner.