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ment bracket set and fix in position.

– Check fit to roof and tailgate.

– Weld rear roof cross member to left and right D-pillars -1- from

inside, SG continuous weld seam.

– Weld in remaining joint, SG plug weld seam, MIG solder seam

and RP spot weld seam.

– Install roof 

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 .

– Install roof with panorama sliding sunroof 

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9

Renewing A-pillar

WARNING

Observe safety notes!
Welding, parting using spark generating machines/tools or tin‐

ning in foam treated areas creates gases which are hazardous

to health and environment. Therefore, refrain from using these

processes.

Safety notes ⇒ General Information; Body Repairs, General Body

Repairs ; Safety notes
• Upper outer longitudinal member already removed

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1 - A-pillar
2 - Upper parting cut
3 - Moulded foam elements
4 - Parting cut for side member

Note

5 - Bonded areas
6 - Parting cut for partial re‐

placement
Partial renewal

Partial replacement of A-pillar

is possible using this parting

cut.

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Tools

Note

♦

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.

♦

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 .

9.2

Removing

Note

♦

Do not damage underlying panels when cutting out.

♦

If the A-pillar reinforcement is damaged, it must always be re‐

newed.

♦

Rewelding A-pillar reinforcement is not permitted due to safety

reasons »crash safety«.

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and cut out.

– Separate original joint.
Retainer for wing -3- is cut out as well and replaced.

Note

Remove as much of the foam residue -1- as possible before starting grinding work.

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