Install A-Pillar Reinforcement

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• Apply sealant D1 to cavity sealing (1). Install cavity sealing (1) in the new part.
  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Sealant D1 (seam sealing)

  310 ml

  83422409985

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• Apply sealant (D1) on the cavity sealing in the area of the A-pillar.
• Install the new part with an alignment bracket or a universal fixture.

  Weld new part in the areas (1).

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• Weld the new part in the area (1) according to the new part preparation process.

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• Weld new part in the areas (1).

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  NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.
• Weld the new part in the area (1) with a 20 mm long MAG weld seam.

  Create MAG weld seam using the openings (arrows).

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  For additional information see 4100... INSTALLING CAVITY SEALING (NOT EXPANDED) (ALL X5 MODELS, 2019-2022) .
• Apply sealant D1 to the new cavity sealing (1). Install cavity sealing.

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  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Sealant D1 (seam sealing)

  310 ml

  83422409985

• Pre-clean the bonding surface (1) on the vehicle and on the new part with solvent cleaner R2.
  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Cleaning agent R2

  500 ml

  83190417324

• Clean the bonding surface (1) on the vehicle and on the new part with solvent cleaner R1.
  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Cleaning agent R1

  100 ml, Bottle

  83192211217

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  For additional information see 4100... INSTALLING CAVITY SEALING (EXPANDED) (ALL X5 MODELS, 2019-2022) .
• Apply sealant D1 to the cavity sealings (2).
  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Sealant D1 (seam sealing)

  310 ml

  83422409985

• Apply adhesive K5 to bonding surface (1).
  ADHESIVE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Body adhesive K5

  50 ml

  83192158654

• Install and fasten new part together with the reinforcement plate.
• Rivet the new part in area (1) with blind rivets N3.
  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Blind rivet N3  0 4 mm; clamping area 1-3 mm

  83190301421

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• Weld the new part and reinforcement plates in areas (1) and (2).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to ACTIVATE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALL FLAP IN RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .