Installing A-Pillar Reinforcement

Fig 1: Identifying Front Side Section, A-Pillar Reinforcement And Filler Plate

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1. Front side section
2. A-pillar reinforcement
3. Filler plate for upper carrier

Fig 2: Identifying A-Pillar Reinforcement (Internal View)

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Information 

• The seal between the A-pillar reinforcement and inner A-pillar must be inserted from inside before installing the A-pillar reinforcement. 

1. Fit seal on the bottom of the A-pillar reinforcement.
   1. 1.1. On the seal -3-  , apply body sealing compound -2- Wurth Klebt und Dichtet body sealing compound  . Maintain the application depth -V-  → Application depth: 10 mm  .
      Fig 3: Inserting Seal

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      Fig 4: Identifying Application Depth For Body Sealant

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   2. 1.2. Place seal -3-  on the A-pillar reinforcement -1-  from inside (-arrows-  ) and secure with the locking lugs.
   3. 1.3. On the seal -3-  , apply body sealing compound -2- Wurth Klebt und Dichtet body sealing compound  . Maintain the application depth -V-  → Application depth: 10 mm  .
      Fig 5: Applying Body Sealant

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      Fig 6: Identifying Application Depth For Body Sealant

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      Fig 7: Overview Of A-Pillar - Outside (Body)

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2. Apply body sealant on the A-pillar.
   1. 2.1. Apply Wurth Klebt und Dichtet body sealing compound  in area -A-  on the inner A-pillar. Maintain the application depth -V-  → Application depth: 10 mm  .
      Fig 8: Applying Body Sealant

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      Fig 9: Identifying Application Depth For Body Sealant

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3. Insert and fit A-pillar reinforcement on the body.
   1. 3.1. Secure A-pillar reinforcement on the straightening set.
   2. 3.2. Fix A-pillar reinforcement in place on the body using tensioning clamps.
      Fig 10: Overview Of Outer A-Pillar Reinforcement

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4. Weld in A-pillar reinforcement on the outside of the body.
   1. 4.1. Plug-weld the A-pillar reinforcement in area -A-  using inert gas.
      Fig 11: Identifying Welded Joints On A-Pillar Reinforcement

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      Information 

      • These areas are only tacked with individual spotwelds. A full weld is applied when installing the front side section. 
   2. 4.2. Resistance spot-weld the A-pillar reinforcement in areas -B and C-  .
      Fig 12: Overview Of Outer A-Pillar Reinforcement

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5. Grind down MIG spot welds in area -A-  .
   Fig 13: Grinding Down Spot Welds

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   Fig 14: Overview Of A-Pillar Inside (Inside)

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6. Weld in A-pillar reinforcement on the inside of the body.
   1. 6.1. Weld inner A-pillar in area -A-  using inert gas.
      Fig 15: Identifying Welded Joints On Inner A-Pillar

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7. Install lower side member reinforcement. → Installing Lower Side Member Reinforcement