Preparing D-pillar for installation - AR63.20-P-2000-02ES

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MODEL 212.2

Fig 1: D-Pillar Spot Weld Areas

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Cut out spot welds on inner D-pillar (area C and D).
Scribe separating point on inner D-pillar (area A and B).
Cut inner D-pillar at separating point (area A and B).
Remove section from inner D-pillar.
Transfer dimensions from vehicle.
Grind mating surfaces on inner D-pillar 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 D-pillar with zinc dust paint.

Fig 2: Grinding Mating Surfaces On Inner D-Pillar In Crosshatched Areas
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Fig 3: Outer D-Pillar Separating Point
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Scribe separating point at outer D-pillar (area H).
Transfer dimensions from vehicle.
Cut outer D-pillar at separating point (area H).
Remove section from outer D-pillar.
Grind mating surfaces on outer D-pillar and reinforcement 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 D-pillar and reinforcement with zinc dust paint.
To prevent adhesion problems, do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (area I).

Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.