Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 622

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51 41 55
62 B-pillar,
replacing
(4 door),
51 41 55
52 B-pillar,
replacing
(Jetta)

Cutting
location

Note:

1 - Bonded

area

- Position

parting
cut
according
to degree
of
damage
and cut
out.

- Cut

through
outer
edge of
wheel
arch.

- Separate

original
joint.

Record size

of
replacement
part!

Do not

damage
reinforcement
in area of
parting cut.

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Replacement part

Preparing new part

- Remove excess material.

- Remove excess adhesive

completely and grind adhesive
surface back to bare metal.

Side panel frame lower section

Adhesive: DA 001 730 A1

- Transfer separating lines to new

part and cut out shaded area.

- Drill 7 mm dia. (0.27 in.) holes for

SG-plug weld seam.

- Ensure flange area is free of dust

and grease.

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CAUTION!

New part must be installed within
30 minutes, otherwise adhesive
properties will be impaired.

Welding in place

- Apply adhesive to flange 2 beads

each of 3.5 mm dia. (0.27 in.).

- Place backing plate behind weld

seam and tack weld in position.

- Install and secure new part with

vehicle on wheels or fixture.

- Check gap to mating part.

- Weld inner A-pillar, RP-spot weld.

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- Butt weld parting cut, SG-

continuous weld seam.

- Weld remaining joint, SG-plug

weld seam.

- Reform/compress wheel house

flange.

- Remove excess adhesive and

seal.

51 41 55 62 B-pillar, replacing (4 door), 51 41 55 52 B-pillar, replacing (Jetta)

13/2/2005