Remove A-Pillar Reinforcement

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic body parts damages.
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic body parts may not be damaged under any circumstance.

Carry out separation cut only on outer component. Do not tap the underlying component.
While removing the adhesive, do not tap the underlying component.

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Mark the separating cuts (1) according to the schematic diagram and carry out the cuts.
Only disconnect the outer panel; do not damage the underlying CFRP pipe.
Release welded connections in areas (2).
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: 41 00... Releasing bonded connections
Open spot-welded adhesive joints in areas (3).
Release bonded connection in area (4).
Release and remove the A-pillar outer part from the cavity sealing (5).
Mark the separating cuts (1) according to the schematic diagram and carry out the cuts.
Release welded connections in areas (2).
Open spot-welded adhesive joints in areas (3).
Remove section (4).

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Mark the separating cuts (1) according to the schematic diagram and carry out the cuts.
Open welded connections in area (2).
Remove section (3).

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Release welded connections in areas (1).

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Release welded connections in areas (1).
Open spot-welded adhesive joints in areas (2).
Release and remove the A-pillar from the cavity sealing (3).
While doing so, do not damage the CFRP pipe (4).

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Open the welded connections in area (1) and remove the reinforcement (2).
Release the spot-welded adhesive joints in the areas (3) and remove the bulkhead (4).
While doing so, do not damage the adjacent bonded connections (5).

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Mark the severance cut (1) on the reinforcement (2) according to the dimension.
Dimension (a) = 120 mm from the separating edge of the outer side sill
Carry out the marking for the severance cut so that the separating cut lies on the level of the (3) surface of the inner side sill (4).

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional accessibility, an aperture needs to be cut out for this separating cut.
The removed aperture is reused upon installation.
Mark and perform the separating cut (1) in accordance with the specified dimensions.
Dimension (a) = 10 mm from the component edge of the inner side sill

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Dimension (b) = choose in accordance with the severance tool.
Remove aperture (2).
Mark and perform the separating cut (1) in accordance with the specified dimensions.
Dimension (a) = 15 mm from the component edge of the inner side sill

Dimension (b) = choose in accordance with the severance tool.
Remove aperture (2).

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Carry out the separating cut (1) on the door sill reinforcement (2) according to the prior marking.
Do not damage the inner side sill (3) during this process.

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Open welded connections in area (1).
Release the welded connections in areas (2) with a belt sander.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The tension must be maintained on the bonded component to be able to loosen bonded connection.
Weld the pull-off plate (1) to the door sill reinforcement (2).
Fasten the tensioning clamp to the tensioning panel (1).

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Keep the door sill reinforcement (2) under tension using a straightening tool.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: 41 00... Releasing bonded connections
Release the bonded connections in areas (1) and (2) and remove the door sill reinforcement.

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