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-1 and 2- centrally at top and bottom -shaded areas- to B-pillar

reinforcement -3- using one small SG weld at each point. Re‐

move B-pillar reinforcement with side member reinforcements

again.

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elongated holes, SG continuous seam.

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Note

The holes -3- must align.

– Weld web plate to side member front reinforcement -1- and to

B-pillar reinforcement -4-, RP spot weld seam.

12.3.3

Moulded foam elements

Follow repair instructions.
Moulded foam elements ⇒ General Information; Body Repairs,

General Body Repairs ; General Notes; Moulded foam elements
Position of the moulded foam elements 

⇒ page 4

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Welding in

Note

New part must be welded in within 90 minutes or adhesion of ad‐

hesive will be impaired.

– Drill 8 mm ∅ holes in B-pillar reinforcement on vehicle for SG

plug weld seam.

Distance between holes:
Dimension -a- = 40 mm
– Renew moulded foam element -1-, if necessary.
– Apply 2K body adhesive -D 180 KD3 A2- in the areas indica‐

ted.

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