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Preparing Connection Areas Of The Body For A-Pillar Reinforcement

  1. Align the sealing surface and connections of the body.
  2. De-burr connection points and prepare them for welding.

    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  .
  3. Prepare marked areas for welding and bonding.
    G10029076Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    G10029077Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Blue Resistance spot-welding + bonding
    Magenta Bonding + riveting
    Orange Bonding
    Red Plug-welding/apply a full weld using inert gas without bonding


  1. Align the sealing surface and connections of the body.
  2. De-burr connection points and prepare them for welding.

    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  .
  3. Prepare marked areas for welding and bonding.
    G10029103Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    G10029104Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Blue Resistance spot-welding + bonding
    Magenta Bonding + riveting
    Orange Bonding
    Red Plug-welding/apply a full weld using inert gas without bonding