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Important!

Only separate the outer sheet metal of the B-column.

Cut through marked cutting line of B-pillar, outside, measurements
"E,F".

Drill off spot welding.

Remove metal cutout, "window".

Note:

Cut cutting lines, B-pillar, outside, as on car.

Mark cutting line in cut-out area of B-pillar in centre.

Measurement (A) = 390 mm from upper hinge fixture.

Important!

Only cut through marked sheet metal of B-pillar.

Do not cut through "extended reinforcement plate" of B-pillar.

Drill off "extended reinforcement plate", B-pillar (1), from spare
part so that cut B-pillar can be removed with "extended
reinforcement plate", B-pillar (1).

A = measurement of extended reinforcement plate which is
390 mm from upper hinge fixture above cutting line of B-pillar.

Determine and mark cutting line for cover for front side member:

Measurement (A) = 150 mm.

1 = 1st bore for finishing strip, entrance

1 = 2nd bore for finishing strip, entrance

RA  Replacing cover for side member, left or right (partial replacement, B-pillar be

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19.01.2013  14:07

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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