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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- Prepare B-pillar for bonding and welding.
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| Green |
Resistance spot-welding + bonding |
| Blue |
Bonding |
| Red |
Resistance spot-welding/apply a full weld using inert gas without bonding |