What do the A-pillar, B-pillar, and C-pillar of a car refer to?

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IkerAnn
07/30/25 4:00am
The A-pillar, B-pillar, and C-pillar of a car refer to: 1. The A-pillar refers to the pillars on both sides of the car's front windshield; 2. The B-pillar refers to the pillars between the front and rear doors of the car; 3. The C-pillar refers to the roof and body of the car. The functions of the car's A-pillar include: 1. Fixing the front windshield together with the front edge of the car's engine and the roof; 2. The A-pillar also plays a role in ensuring the rigidity of the car body, preventing the driver from secondary injuries in case of an accident, and ensuring the stability of the vehicle. Methods to deal with water leakage from the car's A-pillar include: 1. Checking whether the drainage holes of the sunroof are blocked and whether there are foreign objects in the sunroof slide rails; 2. Checking the windshield for uneven application of adhesive, which can be reapplied if necessary; 3. Inspecting the sealing rubber strips of the windows and the fixing holes of the roof rack for signs of aging, and replacing them if needed.
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