Removing C-Pillar Reinforcement

Remove rear side section (roof removed). → 535555 REPLACING REAR SIDE SECTION (ROOF REMOVED) - section on "Removing"
Remove outer side member (rear section). → 514555 REPLACING OUTER SIDE MEMBER - section on "Removing"
Remove closing panel. → 530555 REPLACING REAR CLOSING PANEL - section on "Removing"
Loosen welded joints.
1. 4.1. Drill out spotwelds using Spotweld Drill .
2. 4.2. Grind down MIG seams.
  
  Fig 1: D-Pillar Gusset Plate Component Location
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Remove D-pillar gusset plate.
Grind down MIG seams.

Fig 2: C-Pillar Reinforcement Component Location
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Grind down MIG seams.

Fig 3: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement MIG Seams
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Loosen welded joints.

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Joints C-Pillar Reinforcement
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1. 8.1. Drill out spotwelds.
2. 8.2. Grind down MIG seams.
Grind down MIG seams.

Fig 5: Identifying MIG Seams C-Pillar Reinforcement
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Drill out spotwelds.

Fig 6: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement Drill Out Spotwelds
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Information

Drill out spotwelds A and B through two plate thicknesses.
Drill out spotwelds.

Fig 7: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement Drill Out Spotwelds
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Loosen welded joints.

Fig 8: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement Welded Joints
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1. 12.1. Drill out spotwelds.
2. 12.2. Grind down MIG seams.
Loosen welded joints.

Fig 9: Identifying Welded Joints C-Pillar Reinforcement
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1. 13.1. Drill out spotweld from outside.
2. 13.2. Grind down MIG seams.
Grind down spotwelds from outside.

Fig 10: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement MIG Seams
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Grind down MIG seams.

Fig 11: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement MIG Seams
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Grind down and drill out spotwelds.

Fig 12: Removing C-Pillar Reinforcement Drill Out Spotwelds
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Drill out spotwelds.

Fig 13: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement Drill Out Spotwelds
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Heat up connection areas using a hot-air gun.

Fig 14: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement Heat Up Connection Areas (1 Of 2)
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Fig 15: Identifying C-Pillar Reinforcement Heat Up Connection Areas (2 Of 2)
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Remove C-pillar reinforcement.