<p>The bimetallic connecting element (1) has two layers lying over each other and connected with each other at a common contact surface (1.3).The layer is made from light metal material and iron containing material. The iron material layer (1.1) is kept free from the light metal containing layer (1.2) on sides of the contact area in the regions (4) provided for welding with the iron component. An INDEPENENT CLAIM is also included for a method of connecting a light metal sheet with iron containing auto body sheet.</p>
