Installing A-Pillar (Cabriolet)

Information 

• 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 mater ials and tools necessary for later repair work are available. 

1. Tack on sheetmetal insert used as welding backing strip on the body.

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   Welding backing strip

2. Install A-pillar (Cabriolet) and check that it fits perfectly.
3. Apply adhesive evenly on the joint area of the body -A-  . > Application depth 0.5 mm 

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   Marked areas

4. Apply adhesive on A-pillar (Cabriolet) in area -A-  .

   Apply adhesive evenly over the entire bonding surface. > Application depth 0.5 mm 

   Also apply a bead of adhesive all around the bonding surface. > Application depth 3 mm 

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   Connection areas

5. Apply resistance spot-weld to A-pillar (Cabriolet).

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   Spotwelds

6. Apply a full weld to upper part of A-pillar (Cabriolet) in area of separation point using inert gas.

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   Cut

7. Apply a full weld to lower part of A-pillar (Cabriolet) using inert gas -1-  .

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   Welded seams