Installing C-Pillar Reinforcement (Section)

Apply adhesive.

Fig 1: Applying Adhesive To C-Pillar Reinforcement
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1. 1.1. Evenly apply adhesive to the marked areas (-A- on the inside).
  Working with body structural adhesive → 5X00IN WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE
Fit and secure C-pillar reinforcement.
Weld in C-pillar reinforcement.

Fig 2: Identifying Weld In C-Pillar Reinforcement
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1. 3.1. Resistance spot-weld C-pillar reinforcement.
2. 3.2. Plug-weld C-pillar reinforcement in the area -A- using inert gas.
Apply a full weld to C-pillar reinforcement using inert gas.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug-Weld C-Pillar Reinforcement Area
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Resistance spot-weld C-pillar reinforcement.

Fig 4: Identifying Resistance Spot-Weld C-Pillar Reinforcement
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Weld in C-pillar reinforcement.

Fig 5: Identifying Weld In C-Pillar Reinforcement
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1. 6.1. Resistance spot-weld C-pillar reinforcement.
2. 6.2. Plug-weld C-pillar reinforcement using inert gas.
Spot-weld C-pillar reinforcement using inert gas.

Fig 6: Identifying Spot-Weld C-Pillar Reinforcement
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Resistance spot-weld C-pillar reinforcement.

Fig 7: Identifying Resistance Spot-Weld C-Pillar Reinforcement
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Weld in C-pillar reinforcement.

Fig 8: Identifying Weld In C-Pillar Reinforcement
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1. 9.1. Resistance spot-weld C-pillar reinforcement.
2. 9.2. Spot-weld C-pillar reinforcement using inert gas.
Install rear side section. → 535555 REPLACING REAR SIDE SECTION - section on "Installing"
Install outer side member (rear section). → 514555 REPLACING OUTER SIDE MEMBER - section on "Installing"