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Preparing Connection Areas Of Body For Installing The A-Pillar

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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. Align the sealing surfaces and connections of the body.
  2. De-burr connection points and prepare them for joining.
  3. Prepare marked areas > Connection areas on A-pillar  for bonding and riveting.

    5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE

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    Connection areas on A-pillar

  4. Prepare marked areas > Connection areas for bonding  for resistance spot-welding.
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    Connection areas for bonding

  5. Prepare connection areas > Connection areas for welding  for welding.

    5X00IN10 WELDING ALUMINIUM

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    Connection areas for welding