Preparing B-Pillar For Installation

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

Fit in B-pillar.

1.1. Cut B-pillar at the transitions to the body leaving an overlap of 30 mm.

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Preparing B-pillar

Prepare B-pillar for bonding and welding.

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Preparing B-pillar

Green	Resistance spot-welding + bonding
Blue	Bonding
Red	Resistance spot-welding/apply a full weld using inert gas without bonding