Preparing Connection Areas Of Body For Installing C-Pillar Reinforcement

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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.

Align the sealing surfaces and connections of the body.
De-burr connection points and prepare them for joining.
Remove excess pieces of baffles -1- .

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Baffles
Prepare marked areas -B - for bonding and riveting.
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Bonding areas
Prepare marked area -A- for plug-welding using inert gas.

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Welding range
Clip new bulkhead part -1- into C-pillar reinforcement.

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Bulkhead part