Installing B-Pillar

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. 

1. Tack on sheetmetal insert used as welding backing strip on the body.

   > 5X00IN10 WELDING ALUMINIUM

   Sheetmetal insert

2. Install B-pillar and check that it fits perfectly.

   Information 

   • Apply adhesive evenly over the entire bonding surface. 
3. Apply adhesive on joint areas of the body. > Application depth 0.5 mm 

   Working with body structural adhesive

   > 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE - section on "Information"

   B-pillar

   Information 

   • Apply adhesive evenly over the entire bonding surface. 
4. Apply adhesive on B-pillar. > Application depth 0.5 mm 

   Working with body structural adhesive

   > 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE - section on "Information"

   1. 4.1 Also apply a bead of adhesive all around the bonding surface. > Application depth 3 mm 

   B-pillar

5. Fit and secure the B-pillar.

   Check gap dimensions.

   > 5X00IN GAP DIMENSIONS

   B-pillar

6. Apply a full weld to the B-pillar using inert gas.

   > 5X00IN10 WELDING ALUMINIUM

   B-pillar

7. Screw in self-tapping screws -1-  .

   > 5X00IN24 SETTING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS

   Self-tapping screws

8. Bend over edges in the door aperture using > VAS 6635/5 - Crimping pliers  .

Edges in door aperture