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Preparing B-Pillar For Installation

  1. Fit the B-pillar.
    1. 1.1. Cut the B-pillar at the transitions to the roof leaving an overlap of 20 mm.
      Fig 1: Preparing B-Pillar For Installation
      G09809512Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 1.2. Fit the B-pillar.
      Fig 2: Fitting B-Pillar
      G09809513Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. 1.3. Make cuts through the B-pillar and body in the overlap areas.

      Observe gap dimensions. → 5X00IN DIAGRAM - BODY GAP DIMENSIONS

  2. Remove B-pillar.
  3. Make eight new holes for plug-welding using inert gas using a body hole punch.
    Fig 3: Preparing B-Pillar For Installation
    G09809514Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Prepare connection areas of the B-pillar for bonding.
    Fig 4: Preparing B-Pillar For Installation
    G09809515Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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