Installing C-Pillar Reinforcement

Information 

• 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. 

Information 

Adhesive must not be applied to areas to be plug-welded or fully welded using inert gas.

1. Install outer C-pillar and check that it fits perfectly. Check gap dimensions.

   > 5X00IN GAP DIMENSIONS

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   Adhesive

   1. 1.1  Apply foam filler to the body in area

      > 5X00IN22 WORKING WITH BODY FOAM FILLER

   Make sure that all openings and gaps between the body and C-pillar reinforcement are closed off with the sealing compound.

   1. 1.2  Apply adhesive on marked areas. > Application depth 3.0 mm 

      > 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE PAH.071.781.00

2. Resistance spot-weld the C-pillar reinforcement.

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   C-pillar reinforcement

   1. 2.1  Plug-weld area -A -  using inert gas.
3. Resistance spot-weld the C-pillar reinforcement.

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   C-pillar reinforcement

   1. 3.1  Plug-weld area -Arrows-  using inert gas.