5.4 Foam treating roof side member

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– Weld in B-pillar parting cut, MIG solder seam or SG continuous weld seam are permitted.

Note

Both weld symbols are shown in the figure.

– Weld roof side member to door apertures, RP spot weld seam (inverter). 5.4 Foam treating roof side member

5.4.1 Treating with foam

– Heat 2K structural foam cartridge in an approx. 60 °C water bath for 20 minutes.

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– Inject structural foam through opening for blind rivet nuts -arrow- in roof -1- using pneumatic cartridge gun -V.A.G 1761/1- and static mixer.

– Then seal opening with a blind rivet nut.