Removing A-Pillar

Information 

Drill out spotwelds A  through two plate thicknesses.

Fig 1: A-Pillar Component Location (Except Carrera "Edition", Carrera Cabriolet "Edition", Turbo S, Carrera 4 "Edition", Targa 4, Targa 4S, Targa 4 GTS, Carrera 4 Cabriolet "Edition", GT3 Rs)

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1. Grind down welded seams -A-  on the door hinges.

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2. Remove supporting plate for longitudinal member for wheel housing.
   1. 2.1. Drill out spotwelds. Spotweld drill Nr.129 Pneumatic spotweld remover, Vario Drill WS 90 WE 1139 

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3. Heat bonding areas on supporting plate for longitudinal member for wheel housing.
   1. 3.1. Remove supporting plate for longitudinal member for wheel housing.

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      Information 

      Mark cuts X & Y  in accordance with the new part. Make sure to leave an overlap of approx. 3 cm with respect to the body.

      Information 

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

4. Mark and make cuts. → Distance: 150 mm → Distance: 700 mm 

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5. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill  .

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6. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill  .

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7. Heat bonding areas.
   1. 7.1. Remove A-pillar.