Prepare inner C-pillar side wall - AR63.10-P-0700-02EW

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MODEL 212.0 /1

Scribe separation point on inner C-pillar (2) (area J).
Transfer separation point from vehicle.
Cut inner C-pillar (2) at separation point (area J).
Cut out spot welds and laser seam connection at rear shelf reinforcement (4) (areas H, I and K).
Cut out spot weld in area K from inside.
Remove rear shelf reinforcement (4).

Fig 1: Rear Shelf Reinforcement Spot Weld Areas
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Fig 2: Grinding Mating Surfaces On Inner C-Pillar In Crosshatched Areas
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Grind mating surfaces on inner C-pillar (2) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.
Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.
Coat insides of spot welding flange on inner C-pillar (2) with zinc dust paint.
To prevent adhesion problems, do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (area L).

Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces (area L).
Grind mating surfaces on outer C-pillar (1) and reinforcement (3) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.
Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.
Coat insides of spot weld flange on outer C-pillar (1) and reinforcement (3) with zinc dust paint.

Fig 3: Grind Mating Surfaces On Outer C-Pillar And Reinforcement In Crosshatched Areas
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