Partially prepare outer corner pillar paneling for installation

AR64.30-S-5725-02EA

Partially prepare outer corner pillar paneling for installation

Model

447

except code W65 (Tailgate)

except code W68 (Electrically-operated tailgate)

1

Scribe separating point corner pillar (1) and cut (area A).

 Transfer separation point from vehicle.

2

Grind mating surfaces on corner pillar section (2) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

3

Remove shavings.

4

Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

5

Grind mating surfaces on corner pillar section (2) down to bare metal in crosshatched area (area B).

6

Remove shavings.

7

Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

 Do not coat bonding surface with zinc dust paint (area B).
Otherwise there may be adhesion problems.

 Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces (area B).

8

Scribe separating point on side corner pillar (3) and cut (area D).

 Transfer separation point from vehicle.

9

Drill holes on section of side corner pillar (4) for MAG welding (areas C).

10

Grind mating surfaces on side corner pillar section (4) and connecting panel (5) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas and around holes (area C).

11

Remove shavings and drill chips.

12

Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.