Replace B-pillar with side longitudinal member

AR63.20-P-0550RT

Replace B-pillar with side longitudinal member

2.11.11



Removing

 Danger!

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

 Danger!

Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts

Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.

Deburr repair panels.

AS00.00-Z-0017-01A

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General information on body repair

All models

AH60.00-N-0001-01A

1

Remove detachable parts in the repair area

2

Cover detachable parts remaining in vehicle (area to be repaired).

Tarp (fire-resistant)

3.1

Replace complete center roof paneling

 Only on vehicles without panoramic glass roof with top sliding roof, code 413.

AR65.10-P-1000RT

3.2

Remove panoramic roof frame

 Only on vehicles with panoramic glass roof with top sliding roof, code 413.

AR77.21-P-0800RT

4

Set up straightening bench and position vehicle on straightening bench

AR60.10-P-1060RT

5

Separate B-pillar with side longitudinal member

AR63.20-P-0550-01RT

 Set of cutting templates

*251589062300

 Cutting template

*251589072300

 Spot weld milling cutter

*201589005100

Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld removing tool

BTR Usibor drill bit, dia. 6.7 mm

Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm

Cutting disk, dia. 50 mm, 80 m/s (max. 30,600 rpm)

Drill
gotis://K_58.1_04.0

Straight grinder
gotis://K_58.0_03.0

Body jig saw
gotis://K_58.1_01.0

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Install

6

Prepare mating surfaces on body in area of longitudinal member and B-pillar.

AR63.20-P-0550-02RT

Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm

Abrasive disk, Ø 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13,250 rpm)

Drill
gotis://K_58.1_04.0

Angle grinder
gotis://K_58.1_07.0

Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
gotis://P_00.12_06.0

Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding

*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A

7

Prepare B-pillar with side longitudinal member for installation

AR63.20-P-0550-04RT

Hole punching pliers, dia. 7 mm

Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm

Abrasive disk, Ø 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13,250 rpm)

Drill
gotis://K_58.1_04.0

Angle grinder
gotis://K_58.1_07.0

Body jig saw
gotis://K_58.1_01.0

Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
gotis://P_00.12_06.0

Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding

*BR00.45-Z-1001-07A

 Danger!

Risk of death caused by high voltage used for electric welding. Risk of explosion caused by welding in the area of highly inflammable materials. Risk of injury caused by welding splatter and UV light while welding. Risk of poisoning caused by inhaling welding fumes.

Use insulating mats. Wear protective clothing, safety glasses and protective mask. Remove highly inflammable materials from the hazard area. Use air extractor system.

AS00.00-Z-0007-01A

8

Install and weld in B-pillar with side longitudinal member

AR63.20-P-0550-03RT

Clamping pliers

Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm

Abrasive disk, Ø 115 mm, 80 m/s (max. 13,250 rpm)

Blind rivet/punch riveting method
gotis://K_68-80_06.0

MIG MAG gas welder (steel, brazing, aluminum)
gotis://K_60-65_17.1

Inverter spot welder
gotis://K_60-65_16.0

Drill
gotis://K_58.1_04.0

Angle grinder
gotis://K_58.1_07.0

Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
gotis://P_00.12_06.0

Rivet

*BR00.45-Z-1001-13A

9

Clean repair areas

10

Prime repair area using primer filler

11

Perform seam sealing after repair

AR97.10-P-4000RT

12

Paint repair areas and adjacent surfaces

13

Apply additional cavity preservation

AR97.20-P-1500RT

14

Remove tarp from all covered parts that remained in the vehicle

Tarp (fire-resistant)

15

Reinstall all detachable parts removed

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1001-07A

Zinc dust paint suitable for spot welding

A 000 986 34 42

BR00.45-Z-1001-13A

Blind rivet 6.414

A 003 990 35 97