Installing outer roof pillar section

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• Apply adhesive evenly over the entire bonding surface. 

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• Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle or a similar component. 
• Naturally, some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well. 

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• 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. Tack on sheetmetal insert used as welding backing strip on the body.

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   Welding backing strip

2. Install outer roof pillar section and check that it fits perfectly.

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3. Weld flow-form welding rivet -A-  through bore on the body.

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   Flow-form welding rivet

4. Remove outer roof pillar section.
5. Apply adhesive on bonding areas -A-  of the body.

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   >Application depth 0, 5 mm 

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   Bonding areas

6. Apply adhesive on bonding areas -A-  of outer roof pillar section.

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   >Application depth 0.5 mm 

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   Bonding areas

   1. 6.1 Also apply a bead of adhesive all around the bonding surface.

      >Application depth 3 mm 

7. Rivet in outer roof pillar section.

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   Joint connections

   1. 7.1 Press flow-form welding rivet -A-  .

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   2. 7.2 -B-  >BLIND RIVET 999.190.228.01 
8. Apply a full aluminum weld to the outer roof pillar section.

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   Applying full aluminum weld

9. Fold over seams using >VAS 6635 - Crimping pliers set, 4-piece  .

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   Seams