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Separate B-Pillar Reinforcement - Ar63.20-P-1351-01SRC

Model 453.4 

  1. Expose spot welds on B-pillar reinforcement (1) and cut out (areas A, B, C, D, E and F).
    Fig 1: Locating Body Areas A, B, C, D, E & F
    G12095938Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  2. Remove B-pillar reinforcement (1).
  3. Sand down mating surfaces to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

    IMPORTANT Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides.

    Fig 2: Locating crosshatched Areas
    G12095939Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  4. Remove grinding dust and drill chips.
  5. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.