Installing D-Pillar Reinforcement (Section)

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Install D-pillar reinforcement (section) and check that it fits perfectly.
Apply adhesive on the joint area Adhesive on connection areas of the body.
5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE

Application depth 0.5 mm

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Adhesive on connection areas
Only on right side: Apply adhesive on the joint area Adhesive on connection areas ( right ) of the body.
5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE

Application depth 0.5 mm

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Adhesive on connection areas (right)
Apply adhesive on D-pillar reinforcement (section) Adhesive on component .
5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE

Application depth 0.5 mm

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Adhesive on component
1. 4.1 Also apply a bead of adhesive all around the bonding surface. Application depth 3 mm
Only on right side: Apply adhesive on D-pillar reinforcement (section) Adhesive on component ( right ).
5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE

Application depth 0.5 mm

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Adhesive on component (right)
1. 5.1 Also apply a bead of adhesive all around the bonding surface. Application depth 3 mm 6 Set blind rivets.
Area -1- BLIND RIVETS 999.190.229.01

Area -2- : BLIND RIVETS 999.190.227.01

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Blind rivets
Only on right side: Set blind rivets.
BLIND RIVETS 999.190.229.01

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Blind rivets (right)
Screw in self-tapping screws
5X00IN24 SETTING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS

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Self-tapping screws