B-Pillar - Volkswagen 2004 Jetta Introduction Manual

B-pillar

The new Jetta's B-pillar consists of three
hot formed panels that provide improved
passenger protection in the event of a
side-impact collision.
Additional side impact
protection in doors
Outer Body Side
Panel
Hot Formed Panels
The B-pillar and adjacent portion of the
body in the direction of the A-pillar are heat
treated during the forming process to
increase strength. These hot formed panels
are stronger and weigh less than the panels
on previous models.
S891403_19
Body
B-pillar
S318_066
Inner Body Side Panel
(tailored blank)
Hot formed panels
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S891403_17
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