Installing Sealing Channel And Bulkhead Panel

Fig 1: Applying structural adhesive to the sealing channel

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1. Applying structural adhesive to the sealing channel

1.1. Using the bonding gun, apply structural adhesive to the sealing channel in areas -A, B, C-  in the form of an adhesive bead measuring -X= approx. 3 mm-  . See Fig 1.

See: Working with body structural adhesive. Refer to 50 IN Processing structural body adhesive - as of MY 2005 (All Models) .

2. Fitting the sealing channel and bulkhead panel to the roof reinforcement

2.1. Fit the sealing channel and bulkhead panel to the roof reinforcement and fix in place with tensioning clamps.

Fig 2: Welding in the sealing channel

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3. Welding in the sealing channel

3.1. Resistance spot-weld the sealing channel in area -A-  . See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Welding in the bulkhead panel

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4. Welding in the bulkhead panel

4.1. Resistance spot-weld the bulkhead panel in area -A-  . See Fig 3.