Installing Outer B-Pillar Reinforcement

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Fit and secure outer B-pillar reinforcement.
Resistance spot-weld outer B-pillar reinforcement.

Fig 1: Identifying Resistance Spot-Weld Outer B-Pillar Reinforcement
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Weld in outer B-pillar reinforcement.

Fig 2: Identifying Weld In Outer B-Pillar Reinforcement
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1. 3.1. Spot-weld outer B-pillar reinforcement using inert gas.
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  When welding slots, make sure that both edges of the slot are welded through.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying B-Pillar Reinforcement Slot Welding
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2. 3.2. Slot-weld outer B-pillar reinforcement in the area -A- using inert gas.
Spot-weld outer B-pillar reinforcement using inert gas.

Fig 4: Installing outer B-pillar reinforcement
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Fill outer B-pillar reinforcement with foam.

Fig 5: Filling Outer B-Pillar Reinforcement With Foam
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1. 5.1. Fill outer B-pillar reinforcement with foam from the inside in the marked area. → 5X00IN PROCESSING BODY FOAM FILLER
Install B-pillar. → Installing B-Pillar