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The following operation steps are shown on model 906.733 on the left side of the vehicle and must be performed analogously on the right side in the event of damage.
1 Drill off rivet to strut (2) (areas A, B and C).
2 Remove strut (2) from wheel well paneling and A-pillar outer section (1).
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3 Mark separation lines on A-pillar outer section (1) (areas D and E).
Mark separation line (area E) depending on damage.
To mark the separation line (area D) the dimension (d) must not exceed
370 mm.
4 Cut A-pillar outer section (1) at separating points (areas D and E).
Do not cut too deeply. Otherwise the reinforcement panel below can be damaged.
Dimensions:
d approx. 320 mm
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5 Expose spot welds on A-pillar outer section (1) (areas F, F1, H, I, J and K).
6 Cut out spot welds on A-pillar outer section (1) (areas F, F1, H, I, J and K).
Cut through two sheet metal thicknesses (area F1).
7 Expose spot welds on A-pillar outer section (1) (areas M and N).
8 Cut out spot welds on A-pillar outer section (1) (areas M and N).
9 Expose weld seams on A-pillar outer section (1) (areas G and L).
10 Grind open weld seams on A-pillar outer section (1) (areas G and L).
11 Remove damaged A-pillar outer section (1)
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12 Remove damaged foam part (3).
13 Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in the crosshatched areas.
Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.
14 Remove shavings and drill chips.
15 Coat insides of spot weld flange.