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Installing Sealing Channel And Bulkhead Panel

  1. Applying structural adhesive to the sealing channel
    1. 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: Working with body structural adhesive → Processing Adhesives

      Fig 1: Identifying Structural Adhesive Applying Dimension On Sealing Channel (A, B And C)
      G09588585Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Fitting the sealing channel and bulkhead panel to the roof reinforcement
    1. 2.1. Fit the sealing channel and bulkhead panel to the roof reinforcement and fix in place with tensioning clamps.
  3. Welding in the sealing channel
    1. 3.1. Resistance spot-weld the sealing channel in area -A-  .
    Fig 2: Identifying Welding Area On Sealing Channel
    G09588586Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Welding in the bulkhead panel
    1. 4.1. Resistance spot-weld the bulkhead panel in area -A-  .
    Fig 3: Identifying Welding Area On Bulkhead Panel
    G09588587Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.