Seam Welding

This information applies in addition to the illustrations of the seam areas. See 3D PDF

> Refer to 5X00IN42 Seam seals  in the appropriate service information

Designation	Geometry	Comment	Display (3D PDF)	Picture
Rough seam	approx. 25 mm x approx. 3 mm	Variations: 1.5 - 3.0 mm thick 20 - 50 mm wide	green	Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Rough seam
Bodyshell seam	approx. 25 mm x approx. 3 mm	Variations: 1.5 - 3.0 mm thick 20 - 50 mm wide Roughly apply seam, do not smooth out	grey	Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Bodyshell seam
Fine seam	approx. 6 - 8 mm x approx. 3 mm	Seal on add-on parts, such as doors and lids Seam is visible, make sure it looks OK.	Blue	Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Fine seam
Seam applied	approx. 40 mm x approx. 2 mm	Roughly apply seam, do not smooth out	Yellow	Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Seam applied
Seam smoothed out	Finished flush	Pull off flat using a tool (e.g. rubber scraper) Seam must not build up Mostly in window contact area	Red	Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Seam smoothed out
Visible seam	Fillet weld on flange	Seam must not build up Seam is visible, make sure it looks OK	pink	Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Visible seam