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Preparing A-Pillar For Installation

  1. Fit in A-pillar.
    1. 1.1. Cut A-pillar at the transitions to the body leaving an overlap of 30 mm.
    2. 1.2. Fit in A-pillar again.
    3. 1.3. Make cuts through the A-pillar and body in the overlap areas.
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      Information 

      Shorten the wing attachment strip to prevent an overlap in the welded area on the A-pillar.

  2. Cut back the wing rail -1-  . → Dimension x: 90 mm
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  3. Prepare connection areas for bonding and welding.
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    Orange Resistance spot-welding
    Green Resistance spot-welding + bonding
    Blue Bonding
    Red Plug-welding/apply a full weld using inert gas without bonding
  4. Prepare wing rail.
    1. 4.1. Drill holes for plug-welding in the marked areas on the rail using a drill bit with a diameter of → Diameter: 8.0 mm.
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  5. Prepare wing bracket for welding.
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