Installing C-Pillar Reinforcement

Information 

• Before final assembly, make sure you fully understand all the work steps involved and carry out a trial assembly without applying adhesive. 
• The bonding process can only be carried out reliably when a smooth and swift sequence of operations is guaranteed. 
• Do not begin bonding work until all materials and tools necessary for later repair work are available. 

1. Apply adhesive. → Application depth: 3.0 mm 

   Working with body structural adhesive → 5x00in working with body structural adhesive

   Fig 1: Applying Adhesive Of C-Pillar Reinforcement

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   Fig 2: Applying Adhesive Of C-Pillar Reinforcement

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   Fig 3: Applying Adhesive Of C-Pillar Reinforcement

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2. Bonding reinforcement in c-pillar reinforcement.
   1. 2.1. Apply adhesive (000.043.207.66).→ Application depth: 3.0 mm 

      → structural foam terocore 1401 000.043.207.66

      Working with body structural foam → 5x00in working with body structural foam

      Fig 4: Applying Adhesive Of Bonding Reinforcement

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   2. 2.2. Insert reinforcement.
      Fig 5: Inserting Sealing Element

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   3. 2.3. Apply adhesive (000.043.207.66) to the reinforcement.→ Application depth: 3.0 mm 
3. Fit and secure c-pillar reinforcement and inner c-pillar panel using a straightening bracket.
   Fig 6: Fitting C-Pillar Reinforcement And Inner C-Pillar Panel

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4. Rivet in c-pillar reinforcement and inner c-pillar panel.

   Blind rivet (000.043.207.57) → blind rivet, 000.043.207.57

   Fig 7: Riveting C-Pillar Reinforcement

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   Fig 8: Riveting C-Pillar Reinforcement

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   Fig 9: Riveting C-Pillar Reinforcement

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5. Weld in c-pillar reinforcement and inner c-pillar panel.
   1. 5.1. Resistance spot-weld.
   2. 5.2. Plug-weld -arrow-  .
   3. 5.3. Grind down plug-welds.
      Fig 10: Locating Spot-Welding C-Pillar Reinforcement

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      Fig 11: Identifying Spot-Welding C-Pillar Reinforcement

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      Fig 12: Identifying Resistance Spot-Welding C-Pillar Reinforcement

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6. Plug-weld c-pillar reinforcement.
   Fig 13: Removing Plug-Welding C-Pillar Reinforcement

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7. Grind down plug-welds.
8. Bend up plate. -arrow- 
9. Spot-weld the inner c-pillar panel using inert gas.
   Fig 14: Identifying Spot-Welding

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10. Install rear cross member. → 510955 replacing rear cross member
11. Install rear side panel (roof removed). → 535555 replacing rear side panel (roof removed)