Install A-pillar outer section

AR63.20-P-1102-03SRC

Install A-pillar outer section

Model

453.4

1

Fit A-pillar outer section (2) and upper A-pillar outer section (3) with portal straightening set.

2

Fix A-pillar outer section (2) and upper A-pillar outer section (3) in place.

3

A-pillar outer section (2) and upper A-pillar outer section (3)   (area M, N and O).

4

Upper A-pillar outer section (3)   (area L).

5

A-pillar outer section (2)   (area H).

 Inert gas weld in intervals and allow welding area to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.

6

Fit A-pillar paneling (1) together with upper front longitudinal member using portal straightening set.

7

Fix A-pillar paneling (1) and upper front longitudinal member in place.

8

Drill Ø 6.7  mm rivet holes on A-pillar paneling (1) (area B and D).

9

Remove upper front longitudinal member.

10

Drill remaining rivet holes on A-pillar paneling (1) with Ø 6.7 mm (area B, C, and E).

11

Countersink rivet holes on A-pillar paneling (1) (area B, C, D and E).

12

Remove A-pillar paneling (1).

13

Apply 2-component adhesive in crosshatched area on body (area G).

14

Install A-pillar paneling (1), fit and fix in place.

15

Rivet A-pillar paneling (1) with blind rivets with 6.414.0 countersunk head (area B1, C1, D1 and E1).

 Blind rivets with 6.414.0 countersunk head on A-pillar paneling (1) are partially riveted when installing front longitudinal member (area B1 and D1).

16

A-pillar paneling (1)   (area F).

17

Drill A-pillar paneling (1) with Ø 7 mm bit to depth equal to thickness of one sheet metal panel (area F1).

18

A-pillar paneling (1)   (area F1).

19

A-pillar paneling (1)   (area A).

20

Drill A-pillar paneling (1) with Ø 7mm bit to depth equal to thickness of one sheet metal panel (area A1).

21

A-pillar paneling (1)   (area A1).

22

Grind inert gas welds down flat.

23

Clean weld joints.