Removing Side Member Reinforcement

Remove A-pillar reinforcement. → 513855 REPLACING A-PILLAR REINFORCEMENT
Remove B-pillar reinforcement. → 514255 REPLACING B-PILLAR REINFORCEMENT
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The insulating mat will be damaged irreparably during removal and must be replaced.
Heat up insulating mat with a hot-air gun and remove it.

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Grind down MIG seams -arrows- .

Fig 1: Side Member Reinforcement Component Location
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Fig 2: Removing Side Member Reinforcement
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Grind down MIG seams -B- .

Fig 3: Removing Side Member Reinforcement
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Drill out spotwelds A through two plate thicknesses.
Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill Nr.129 .
Heat up sealing elements with a hot-air gun and remove them.

Fig 4: Removing Sealing Elements
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Drill out spotwelds A through two plate thicknesses.
Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill Nr.129 .

Fig 5: Removing Inner A-Pillar Panel
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Drill out spotwelds A through two plate thicknesses.
Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill Nr.129 .

Fig 6: Removing Side Member Reinforcement
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Grind down MIG seam -B- .
Mark and make the required cut. → Distance: 30 mm

Fig 7: Removing Side Member Reinforcement
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Grind down MIG seams.

Fig 8: Removing Side Member Reinforcement
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Heat up connection areas using a hot-air gun.

Fig 9: Removing Side Member Reinforcement (1 Of 2)
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Fig 10: Removing Side Member Reinforcement (2 Of 2)
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Remove side member reinforcement and inner panel and (outer) rear wheel housing section.