Preparing A-Pillar For Installation

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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. 

1. Fit the A-pillar.
   1. 1.1  Cut the A-pillar at the transition point to the body leaving an overlap of 30 mm. > A-pillar 

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      A-pillar

   2. 1.2  Fit in A-pillar and secure it to the body.

      >5X00IN GAP DIMENSION

   3. 1.3  Make cuts through the A-pillar and body in the overlap areas. > Separation points 

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      Separation points

2. Punch holes for flow-form rivets in area -A-  using > VAS 852 001 - dent removal unit  and > VAS 6790 - compact booster  .

   >5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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   Flow-form rivets

3. Cut sheetmetal inserts used as a welding backing strip for the two weld areas from the old A-pillar.

   >5X00IN10 WELDING ALUMINIUM

4. Remove A-pillar.
5. Prepare marked areas > Bonding areas on A-pillar  for bonding and riveting.

   >5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE

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   Bonding areas on A-pillar

6. Prepare marked areas > Welding area on A-pillar  for resistance spot-welding.

   >5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE

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   Welding area on A-pillar

7. Prepare connection areas > Connection areas on A-pillar  for welding.

   >5X00IN10 WELDING ALUMINIUM

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   Connection areas on A-pillar