Separate A-pillar outer section

AR63.20-P-1102-01SRC

Separate A-pillar outer section

Model

453.4

1

Expose spot welds on A-pillar paneling (1) and cut out (area A).

2

Expose spot welds onA-pillar paneling (1) and cut out (area B, C, D, E and F).

3

Heat A-pillar paneling (1) in crosshatched area with heat gun (area G).

 Crosshatched area is bonded.

4

Remove A-pillar paneling (1).

5

Remove remaining adhesive (area G).

6

Mark separating point on A-pillar outer section (2) and cut (area H).

 Do not cut too deeply.
Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.

 Dimensions:
h = approx. 32 mm

7

Expose spot welds on A-pillar outer section (2) and cut out (area K).

8

Expose spot welds on upper A-pillar outer section (3) and cut out (area M and N).

9

Expose MIG solder seam on upper A-pillar outer section (3) and grind off (area L).

10

Expose spot welds on A-pillar outer section (2) and cut out (area O and P).

11

Remove A-pillar outer section (2) and upper A-pillar outer section.

12

Sand down mating surfaces to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

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

13

Remove grinding dust and drill chips.

14

Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

 Do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (area R).
Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.