Installing Roof Pillar (Inner Reinforcement)

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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.

Install roof pillar (inner reinforcement) and check that it fits perfectly.
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- Apply adhesive evenly over the entire bonding surface.
Apply adhesive on bonding areas -LHD vehicle - of the body.
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> Application depth 0.5 mm

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Connection areas
Resistance spot-weld the roof pillar (inner reinforcement) to -LHD vehicle - using steel.

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Joint connections
Rivet in roof pillar (inner reinforcement).
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Blind rivets
Apply a full steel weld to the roof pillar (inner reinforcement).

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Welded seam

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Welded seams