Removing Roof Pillar

Fig 1: Roof Pillar Component Location

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Information 

Only make cuts in the top plate. Make sure not to damage the plate underneath when doing this.

1. Mark and make cuts. → Distance: 150 mm 

   → Distance: 100 mm 

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   Information 

   Only make cuts in the top plate. Make sure not to damage the plate underneath when doing this.

2. Mark and make cut. → Distance: 150 mm 

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   Information 

   Drill out the connection point on one side only. Do not damage the plate underneath.

3. Drill out spotwelds. Spotweld drill bit Nr.129 Pneumatic spotweld remover, Vario Drill WS 90 WE 1139 

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4. Heat bonding surfaces.
   1. 4.1. Remove roof pillar.

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