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Preparing Roof Pillar For Installation

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  1. Fit in rear side section.
    1. 1.1. Cut rear side section at the transitions to the body leaving an overlap of 30 mm.
      G12889429Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Fit in roof pillar again.
    1. 2.1. Make cuts through the roof pillar and body in the overlap areas.
  3. Prepare connection areas for bonding and welding.
    G12889430Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Red Plug-welding/apply a full weld using inert gas without bonding
    Green Resistance spot-welding
    Yellow Bonding + resistance spot-welding
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