Preparing A-Pillar (Coupe) For Installation

Fit A-pillar (Coupe).
1. 1.1 Cut the A-pillar (Coupe) at the transition point to the body leaving an overlap of > Overlap 30 mm .
2. 1.2 Fit A-pillar (Coupe) and secure it to the body.
  > 5X00IN41 GAP DIMENSIONS
3. 1.3 Make cut through the A-pillar (Coupe) and body in the overlap area.
Cut sheetmetal inserts used as a welding backing strip for the weld area from the old A-pillar (Coupe).
Drill bore holes for self-tapping screws -1- through the existing holes with > Diameter 4 mm .
> 5X00IN24 SETTING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS

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Bores on A-pillar (Coupe)
Remove A-pillar (Coupe).
Prepare marked areas -A- on the A-pillar (Coupe) for bonding and resistance spot-welding.
> 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE PAH.071.781.00

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Prepare marked area -B- for applying a full weld using inert gas.

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Prepare marked area -C- for aluminium welding.
> 5X00IN10 WELDING ALUMINIUM

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