Preparing Outer Roof Pillar For Installation

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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. Fit in outer roof pillar.

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   Cut

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   Cut on B-pillar

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   Welding range

   1. 1.1 Cut outer roof pillar at the point where it meets the body, leaving an overlap of 30 mm.
   2. 1.2 Fit in outer roof pillar and secure it to the body.

      > 5X00IN GAP DIMENSIONS

   3. 1.3 Make cuts through the outer roof pillar and body in the overlap areas.
2. Cut sheetmetal inserts used as a welding backing strip for the weld areas from the old outer roof pillar.

   > 5X00IN10 WELDING ALUMINIUM

3. Prepare outer roof pillar.

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   Rivet area

   1. 3.1 Punch holes for flow-form rivets -A-  using >VAS 852 001 - Body Dent Removal System, Aluminum  >VAS 6790 - Compact Booster  .

      > 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

   2. 3.2 Drill holes for flow-form welding rivets -B-  .

      > 5X00IN29 REPLACING FRICTION ELEMENT WELDED JOINT

4. Remove outer roof pillar.
5. Prepare outer roof pillar for bonding and riveting.

   > 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE PAH.071.781.00

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   Outer roof pillar bonding area

6. Prepare connection area of outer roof pillar for welding.

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   Outer roof pillar welding area