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Installing A-Pillar Reinforcement

  1. Install A-pillar reinforcement and check that it fits perfectly. Check gap dimensions.

    > 5X00IN41 GAP DIMENSIONS - section on "Installing"

  2. Apply adhesive. > ADHESIVE 000.043.206.30  > Application depth 5.0 mm 

    Working with body structural adhesive

    > 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE - section on "Information"

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    Applying adhesive

  3. Guide in A-pillar reinforcement from below -arrow a-  .
    1. 3.1  Align A-pillar reinforcement -arrow A-  and position in area -B-  by moving it in direction of arrow.
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    Installing A-pillar reinforcement

  4. Resistance spot-weld the A-pillar reinforcement.
    1. 4.1  Plug-weld area -B-  .
    2. 4.2  Rivet in area -C-  . > BLIND RIVET 999.190.227.01 
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      Installing A-pillar reinforcement

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      Installing A-pillar reinforcement

  5. MAG-weld area -A-  .
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    Installing A-pillar reinforcement

  6. Plug-weld area -A & B-  using inert gas.
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    Installing A-pillar reinforcement

  7. Prepare connection areas on bracket for longitudinal member for wheel housing.
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    Connection areas on bracket for longitudinal member for wheel housing

  8. Fit in bracket for longitudinal member for wheel housing.
    1. 8.1  For better positioning of the bore holes, fit the wing holder -2-  .
    2. 8.2  Drill holes for rivets in the marked areas -1-  using > Diameter 6.6 mm  Drill bit diameter of 6.6 mm.
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    Drilling holes

  9. Rivet in bracket for longitudinal member for wheel housing in area -B-  . > BLIND RIVET 999.190.230.01 
    1. 9.1  Resistance spot-weld bracket for longitudinal member for wheel housing in area -A-  .
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    Installing supporting plate for longitudinal member for wheel housing

  10. Apply a full weld to the door hinges in area -A-  using inert gas.
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    Installing door hinges

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    Installing door hinges

  11. Apply adhesive. > Application depth 3.0 mm 

    Working with body structural adhesive

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    Bonding areas on lower B-pillar section

  12. Rivet in B-pillar section.
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    Installing B-pillar section

    1. 12.1  Rivet in B-pillar section in areas -B, C-  . > BLIND RIVET 999.190.227.01 
    2. 12.2  Resistance spot-weld the B-pillar section in area -A-  .
    3. 12.3  Apply a full weld to the B-pillar section in area -D-  using inert gas.
  13. Apply a full weld to the B-pillar section in area -X-  using inert gas.
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    Lower B-pillar section

  14. Cut new inner side panel section in accordance with the measurements and the old part.
    Fig 1: Checking Inner Side Panel Section Cutting Measurements
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    Installing inner side panel section

  15. Prepare inner side panel section for bonding.

    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. 
    1. 15.1  Apply adhesive. > Application depth 3.0 mm 

      Working with body structural adhesive

      > 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE - section on "Information"

    G14382178Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Bonding areas on inner side panel section

  16. Install inner side panel section.
    1. 16.1  Resistance spot-weld area -A-  .
    2. 16.2  Apply a full weld to area -X-  using inert gas.
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    Installing inner side panel section

  17. Cut new outer side section in accordance with the measurements and the old part.
  18. Prepare new part for bonding.

    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. 
    1. 18.1  Apply adhesive. > Application depth 3.0 mm 

      Working with body structural adhesive

      > 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE - section on "Information"

  19. Install outer side panel section.
    1. 19.1  Resistance spot-weld the side panel section in area -A-  .
    2. 19.2  Plug-weld the side panel section in area -B-  .
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    Removing side panel section

  20. Apply a full weld to the side panel section in area -X-  using inert gas.
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    Removing side panel section

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