Installing C-Pillar Reinforcement

Information 

• 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. 

Information 

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

1. Install outer B-pillar 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 -1-  . → 5X00IN22 WORKING WITH BODY FOAM FILLER

      Make sure that all openings and gaps between the body and C-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 C-pillar reinforcement.
   1. 2.1. Plug-weld area -A-  using inert gas.
      Fig 2: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement Plug-Weld Area

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3. Resistance spot-weld the C-pillar reinforcement.
   1. 3.1. Plug-weld area -arrows-  using inert gas.
      Fig 3: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement Plug-Weld Area

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