Audi A8 Service Manual page 86

Audi A8 2003 ➤
Body Repairs - Edition 05.2011
Preparing new parts
– Transfer separating cut to new part and cut to size using pneu‐
matic sabre saw -V.A.G 1523A- .
Preparing new part
– Fit outer B-pillar and fix in position.
Note
Bolt on hinges and striker plate for better positioning.
Preparing joints for adhesive application
– Clean bonding area with silicone remover - LSE 020 100 A3- .
– Prepare bonding area with silicate stone -DA 009 800 - and
clean.
– Apply aluminium primer -DA 009 801 - to bonding surfaces
using applicator -D 009 500 25 - .
– Apply 2-component body adhesive -DA 001 730 A2- to entire
riveting area using pneumatic glue gun -V.A.G 2005 B- .
– Countersink holes in all parts.
– Prepare flanges on body and new parts for welding.
Riveting in
Note
Refer to General information on bonding.
– Fit outer B-pillar and fix in position.
Note
Use clamps.
Rivet in outer B-pillar using rechargeable riveter -VAS 5279A- .
– Set pop rivets in overlap area using pop rivet pliers -VAS
5072- .
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