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Install A-Pillar Inner Section - Ar63.20-D-1104-04H

  1. Install upper A-pillar inner section (1), longitudinal member reinforcement (2), lower A-pillar inner section (3) and center A-pillar inner section (4), fit and fix in place.
  2. Upper A-pillar inner section (1) and longitudinal member reinforcement (2) SHIELDED GAS STITCH WELD (areas A and B).

    NOTES Perform inert gas welding in intervals, allow to cool down in between, to prevent heat distortion.

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  3. Longitudinal member reinforcement (2) and lower A-pillar inner section (3) POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (area C).
  4. Grind weld seams down flat (areas A1 , A2 , B1 and B2 ).
  5. Center A-pillar inner section POLARIZATION RESISTANCE SINGLE-ROW SPOT WELD (areas F, G, H, J and K).
  6. Drill one sheet metal thickness in center A-pillar inner section with Ø 8 mm bit (area E).
  7. Center A-pillar inner section SHIELDED GAS PLUG WELD (areas D and E).
  8. Grind weld seams down flat (areas D and E).
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  9. Center A-pillar inner section (4) SHIELDED GAS SEAM WELD (area L).
  10. Lower A-pillar inner section (3) SHIELDED GAS PLUG WELD (area M).
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  11. Lower A-pillar inner section (3) and center A-pillar inner section (4) SHIELDED GAS PLUG WELD (areas N and O).