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Preparing Inner Roof Pillar For Installation

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IMPORTANT:
  • 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. 
  1. Fit in inner roof pillar and secure it to the body.
  2. Drill bore holes for rivets in area -A-  through the inner roof pillar. > Diameter 6.6 mm 
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    Drilling areas

  3. Punch holes for flow-form rivets in area -B-  .

    5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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    Drilling areas

  4. Remove inner roof pillar.
  5. Prepare marked areas -A-  for resistance spot-welding.
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    Welding areas

  6. Prepare marked areas -A-  for resistance spot-welding.
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    Welding areas

  7. Prepare marked areas -B-  for bonding and riveting.

    5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE

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    Bonding areas

  8. Clip new bulkhead part -1- into inner roof pillar.
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    Bulkhead part