Installing B-Pillar

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• 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. 

1. Install outer B-pillar and check that it fits perfectly. Check gap dimensions. → 5X00IN DIAGRAM - BODY GAP DIMENSIONS

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

   1. 1.1. Apply adhesive to the areas marked in yellow. → 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE→ Application depth: 3.0 mm 
      Fig 1: Identifying Adhesive Mark Applying Areas

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2. Resistance spot-weld the B-pillar.
   1. 2.1. Resistance spot-weld area -A-  .
      Fig 2: Identifying B-Pillar Spot-Weld Area

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3. Apply a full weld to area -arrows-  using inert gas.
   Fig 3: Locating B-Pillar Welding Area

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