Installing A-Pillar

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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 A-pillar and check that it fits perfectly. Check gap dimensions.
5X00IN41 GAP DIMENSIONS - SECTION ON "INSTALLING"
Apply adhesive. > Application depth 3.0 mm
Working with body structural adhesive

5X00IN41 GAP DIMENSIONS - SECTION ON "INSTALLING"

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Applying adhesive

Resistance spot-weld the A-pillar.

3.1 Plug-weld area -A- using inert gas.

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Installing A-pillar

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Installing A-pillar

Apply a full weld in area -arrows- using inert gas.

Fig 1: Checking A-Pillar Welding Area
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Installing A-pillar