Remove B-Pillar With Reinforcement
- Make the separating cut (1) as per dimension (a).
Dimension (a) = 30 mm (from the center point of hinge mount)
- Cut through B-pillar completely.
- Mark and make separating cuts (1) and (2) according to the specified dimensions. Thereby disconnect only the outer panel.
Dimension (a) = 130 mm (from the center point of attachment)
Dimension (b) = 400 mm (from dimension (a)
Dimension (c) = 25 mm from the edge of the roof frame.
- Mark separating cut (1) as pictured and cut through the B-pillar completely.
- Release the welded connections in the areas (2) and remove section (3).
- Release the welded connections in the areas (1) and remove section (2).
- Release the welded connections in area (1) and remove the section of B-pillar (2).
- Mark and cut each of the separating cuts (1) and (2) in the center through the holes (3) and (4) with Ø 20 mm. Thereby disconnect only the outer panel.
- Open welded connections in area (3).
- Release the welded connections in areas (1).NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: 41 00...
Releasing bonded connections - Loosen bonded connections in area (2).
- Detach the outer section of the B-pillar from the cavity sealing (3) and remove.
- Remove cavity sealing (1).
- Release the welded connections in areas (2). Remove B-pillar reinforcement section (3).
- Release the welded connections in areas (1). Remove the sections (2).