Installing D-Pillar Reinforcement

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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 D-pillar reinforcement and check that it fits perfectly. Check gap dimensions. → 5X00IN DIAGRAM - BODY GAP DIMENSIONS
   1. 1.1. Apply foam filler to the body in area -A-  . → 5X00IN22 WORKING WITH BODY FOAM FILLER

      Make sure that all openings and gaps between the inner side section and D-pillar reinforcement are closed off with the sealing compound.

   2. 1.2. Apply adhesive to the areas marked in yellow. → 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE→ Application depth: 3.0 mm 
      Fig 1: Identifying Adhesive Applying Areas

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2. Resistance spot-weld the D-pillar reinforcement.
   Fig 2: Installing D-Pillar Reinforcement

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