Removing C-Pillar Reinforcement (Section)

Remove rear side section. → 535555 REPLACING REAR SIDE SECTION - section on "Removing"
Remove outer side member (rear section). → 514555 REPLACING OUTER SIDE MEMBER - section on "Removing"
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Only make cuts in the top plate. Make sure not to damage the plate underneath when doing this.
Mark and make cut. → Distance to hole (center): 65 mm

Fig 1: C-Pillar Reinforcement Component Location
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Drill out spotweld A through two plate thicknesses.
Drill out spotwelds using Spotweld Drill .

Fig 2: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement Drill Out Spotwelds
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Loosen welded joints.

Fig 3: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement Welded Joints
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1. 5.1. Drill out spotweld from outside.
2. 5.2. Grind down MIG seams.
Grind down spotwelds from outside.

Fig 4: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement MIG Seams
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Grind down MIG seams.

Fig 5: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement MIG Seams
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Grind down and drill out spotwelds.

Fig 6: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement Drill Out Spotwelds
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Drill out spotwelds.

Fig 7: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement Drill Out Spotwelds
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Heat up connection areas using a hot-air gun.

Fig 8: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement Heat Up Connection Areas (1 Of 2)
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Fig 9: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement Heat Up Connection Areas (2 Of 2)
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Remove C-pillar reinforcement.