Install A-Pillar Reinforcement

• Clean bonding surface (1)  using solvent cleaner R1.
• Apply adhesive (K1)  to the bonding surface.

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• Clean bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.
• Apply adhesive K1 to the bonding surfaces of the reinforcement plate (1)  .
• Apply adhesive K2 to the bonding surfaces of the CFRP pipe (2)  .
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  For additional information see: 41 00... Installation of cavity sealing (expanded)
• Apply sealant to cavity sealing (3)  .

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• Install the new part and reinforcement plate with an alignment bracket or universal fixture and secure.
• Weld the new part in areas (1)  to (3)  as per the new part preparation process.
• In area (2)  , place the repair welding spots on the series welding spots of the vehicle.
• Weld the new part in the areas (3)  with twice the number of repair welding spots with respect to the series welding spots.

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• Weld the new parts in areas (1)  and (2)  .
• In areas (2)  , place the repair welding spots on the series welding spots of the vehicle.

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• Install and weld both apertures (1)  and the reinforcement plates (2)  .

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• Clean bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.
• Apply adhesive K1 to the bonding surface (1)  .
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  For additional information see: 41 00... Installation of a cavity sealing (not expanding)
• Apply sealant to the cavity sealings (2)  .
• Install the new part and reinforcement plates and weld in areas (3)  and (4)  as per the new part preparation process.
• Weld the new part in the areas (4)  with twice the number of repair welding spots with respect to the series welding spots.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to ACTIVATE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .