Installing B-Pillar

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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 .

Install outer B-pillar and check that it fits perfectly. Check gap dimensions. Refer to WM 6X00IN GAP DIMENSIONS .

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

1.1. Apply adhesive to the areas marked in yellow. Refer to WM 5X00IN WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE 000.043.206.30 or WM 5X00IN WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE PAH.071.781.00 .Application depth: 3.0 mm.

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Applying adhesive

Resistance spot-weld the B-pillar.

2.1. Resistance spot-weld area -A- .

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Installing B-pillar

Apply a full weld to area -arrows- using inert gas.

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Installing B-pillar