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Preparing B-Pillar For Installation

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Adhesive must not be applied to areas to be plug-welded or fully welded using inert gas.

  1. Fit in B-pillar.
    1. 1.1. Cut B-pillar at the transitions to the body leaving an overlap of 30 mm.
      Fig 1: Identifying B-Pillar
      G10030730Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Prepare B-pillar for bonding and welding.
    Fig 2: Identifying B-Pillar Bonding Area
    G10030731Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Green Resistance spot-welding + bonding
    Blue Bonding
    Red Resistance spot-welding/apply a full weld using inert gas without bonding