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In the area of the A, B and C-pillars, high tensile, highest tensile and hot formed steels are used. The weld

flanges in these areas are about 13mm wide.

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If spot welds are located at the edge of hot formed steel panels, the high temperature will cause the bond

between the panels to change, which will subsequently have an effect on crash safety.

Therefore, locate spot welds as close to the centre as possible.
• Dimension -a- of 8mm can be achieved using angled welding

tips.

– Adapt new parts with vehicle positioned on alignment bracket

set and fix in place.

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Note areas -1- where welding is not permitted.

– Weld in B-pillar reinforcement, RP spot weld seam (inverter).
– Weld crash reinforcement to B-pillar reinforcement, SG plug

weld seam.

– Weld in parting cut for side member front and rear reinforce‐

ments, SG continuous weld seam.

– Weld in parting cut for upper B-pillar reinforcement, SG con‐

tinuous weld seam.

– Install B-pillar 

⇒ page 202

 .

– Install side member 

⇒ page 232

 .

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Renewing inner B-pillar

WARNING

Observe safety notes!

Safety notes ⇒ General Information; Body Repairs, General Body

Repairs ; Safety notes
• B-pillar reinforcement already removed 

⇒ page 210

 .

1 - Remaining section of B-pil‐

lar reinforcement
2 - Inner B-pillar
3 - Inner side member
4 - Bonded areas

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Tools

Note

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The use of different types and different thicknesses of steel

requires that only the welding units (inverters) authorised by

Volkswagen AG may be used to carry out repairs properly.

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The welding units (inverters) and body tools authorised by

Volkswagen AG are listed in ⇒  ServiceNet, Workshop Equip‐

ment, EH catalogue, Workshop equipment, Body and paint‐

work .

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Mechanical door tensioner -V.A.G 1438/-

13.2

Removing

Note

Before cutting out inner B-pillar, place a mechanical door ten‐

sioner -V.A.G 1438- in door apertures to ensure that the roof

cannot move.

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