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Preparing A-Pillar

  1. Fit in new part and secure it to the body. Check gap dimensions. → 5X00IN41 GAP DIMENSIONS
    1. 1.1. Cut A-pillar at the transitions to the body leaving an overlap of 30 mm.
    2. 1.2. Fit in A-pillar.
    3. 1.3. Make cut through the A-pillar and body in the overlap area.
    4. 1.4. Drill holes -A-  for plug-welding using inert gas using a twist drill Nr.201  (diameter: 8.0 mm).
      G10029049Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Prepare the marked connection areas for bonding and welding.
    G10029050Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Red Plug-welding/apply a full weld using inert gas without bonding
    Green Bonding + resistance spot-welding
    Blue Bonding
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