Upper A pillar outer panel (conv.)
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Upper A pillar outer panel (conv.)
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Mount the car in an alignment bench with measuring fixture and cross-measure as necessary.
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Roughly cut the top of the outer panel on the A pillar, 150 mm from the edge of the windscreen frame.
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Grind down the continuous weld securing the outer panel of the A pillar to the windscreen member.
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Cut the outer panel around the upper hinge.
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Drill out the spot welds securing the outer panel of the A pillar.
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Knock away the outer panel of the A pillar and align any deformed metal.
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Cut and position the new outer panel on the A pillar.
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Rub down the areas on the outer panel and body that are to be welded so they are clean.
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Apply welding primer to the surfaces to be plug and spot welded. Use Teroson Zinkspray.
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Put the outer panel in position on the body and fasten it with a few welding clamps.
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Fasten the A pillar outer panel to the reinforcement, securing it with plug welds and spot welds.
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All-weld the joint at the upper end of the A pillar and around the upper hinge.
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Grind the welds clean.
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Wash off surplus welding primer. Welding primer makes for poorer adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.
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Apply primer to all surfaces that have been ground clean. Use Standox 1K Füllprimer.
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Seal joints and metal folds with putty. Use Terostat 1K-PUR.
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Apply anti-corrosion agent to internal surfaces after painting. Use Terotex HV 400.
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