Preparing (Outer) B-Pillar Reinforcement

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Fit in (outer) B-pillar reinforcement and secure it to the body.
Drill bore holes for blind rivets -B- and -C- through both sheetmetal plates using > Diameter 6.6 mm .

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Joints
Drill bore holes for blind rivets -B- through both sheet metal plates using > diameter 6.6 mm .

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Blind rivets
Remove (outer) B-pillar reinforcement.
Prepare (outer) B-pillar reinforcement for joining.

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Joint areas
1. 5.1 Prepare marked areas -A- for bonding and riveting.
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2. 5.2 Prepare marked areas -B- for bonding and steel resistance spot-welding.
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3. 5.3 Prepare marked area -C- for applying a full steel weld.