Removing C-Pillar Reinforcement

Remove rear side panel (roof removed). → 535555 replacing rear side panel (roof removed)
Remove rear cross member. → 510955 replacing rear cross member
Cut through all plates. → Distance: 30 mm
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Drill out spotwelds A through two plate thicknesses.

Fig 1: Cutting Plates
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Drill out spotwelds using Spotweld drill .

Fig 2: Drilling Out Spotwelds
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Fig 3: Drilling Out Spotwelds
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Drill out spotwelds A through two plate thicknesses.
Drill out spotwelds using Twist drill nr.201 (diameter: 6.5 mm).

Fig 4: Drilling Out Spotwelds Using Twist Drill
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Fig 5: Drilling Out Spotwelds Using Twist Drill
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Grind down mig seams.

Fig 6: Grinding Down Mig Seams
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Heat up connection areas using a hot-air gun.

Fig 7: Identifying Heat Up Connection Areas
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Fig 8: Identifying Heat Up Connection Areas
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Fig 9: Identifying Heat Up Connection Areas
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Fig 10: Identifying Heat Up Connection Areas
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Remove c-pillar reinforcement and inner c-pillar panel.
Remove remaining pieces of c-pillar reinforcement and inner c-pillar panel.
1. 9.1. Bend up plate. -arrow-
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  Drill out spotwelds A through two plate thicknesses.
  
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  Drill out spotwelds B through three plate thicknesses.
  
  Fig 11: Drilling Out Spotwelds
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2. 9.2. Drill out spotwelds using Spotweld drill .
3. 9.3. Heat up connection areas using a hot-air gun.
  
  Fig 12: Identifying Heat Up Connection Areas
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4. 9.4. Remove remaining pieces of c-pillar reinforcement and inner c-pillar panel.