Installing Front Side Section

→ Weld in the new part within 30 minutes.

Fig 1: Overview Of Outer A-Pillar Reinforcement

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1. Apply body sealing adhesive to the A-pillar reinforcement.
   1. 1.1. Close to the door hinge flange, in areas -A and B- Teromix-6700 two-component adhesive  must be applied sparingly.
      Fig 2: Applying Body Sealing Adhesive

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      Fig 3: Overview Of Side Member (Outside)

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2. Apply body sealing adhesive to the B-pillar reinforcement.
   1. 2.1. Close to the door hinge flange, in area -A- Teromix-6700 two-component adhesive  must be applied sparingly.
      Fig 4: Applying Body Sealing Adhesive

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      Fig 5: Overview Of Side Member (Outside)

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3. Apply body sealing adhesive to the wheel arch flange.
   1. 3.1. On the wheel arch flange in area -A- Teromix-6700 two-component adhesive  → Application depth: 6 mm  must be applied. Observe the application depth -X9-  .
      Fig 6: Applying Body Sealing Adhesive

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      Fig 7: Identifying Application Depth For Body Sealing Adhesive

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4. Install front side section.
   1. 4.1. Position the front side section on the body. Adjust the contours and gap dimensions according to the previous fitting process. Secure the front side section with tensioning clamps.
      Fig 8: Overview Of Side Member (Outside)

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5. Weld in front side section at the A-pillar.
   1. 5.1. Weld the front side section in area -A-  using inert gas.
      Fig 9: Identifying Welded Joints On A-Pillar

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   2. 5.2. Plug-weld the front side section in area -B-  using inert gas.
   3. 5.3. Resistance spot-weld the front side section in area -C-  .
      Fig 10: Overview Of Side Member (Outside)

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6. Weld in front side section at front side member.
   1. 6.1. Plug-weld the front side section in area -A-  using inert gas.
      Fig 11: Identifying Welded Joints On Front Side Member

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   2. 6.2. Resistance spot-weld the front side section in areas -A and B-  .
      Fig 12: Identifying Welded Joints On Side Member

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      Fig 13: Overview Of Side Member (Outside)

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7. Weld in front side section at the B-pillar.
   1. 7.1. Weld the front side section in area -A-  using inert gas.
      Fig 14: Identifying Welded Joints On B-Pillar

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   2. 7.2. Resistance spot-weld the front side section in areas -B, C and D-  .
      Fig 15: Overview Of Side Member (Outside)

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8. Weld in front side section at the C-pillar.
   1. 8.1. Weld the front side section in area -A-  using inert gas.
      Fig 16: Identifying Welded Joints On C-Pillar

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   2. 8.2. Resistance spot-weld the front side section in areas -B and C-  .
   3. 8.3. Resistance spot-weld the front side section in area -A-  .
      Fig 17: Identifying Welded Joints On Rear Side Member

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9. Grind down the MIG seams.