Preparing B-Pillar For Installation

Fit the B-pillar.

1.1 Cut the B-pillar at the transitions to the roof leaving an overlap of 30 mm.

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B-pillar trimming area

1.3 Make cuts through the B-pillar and body in the overlap areas.

Check gap dimensions.

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B-pillar

Remove B-pillar.
Cut sheetmetal insert used as a welding backing strip for the weld areas from the old B-pillar.
Prepare marked areas for bonding.
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Bonding areas