Removing Outer Hinge Pillar

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Fig 1: Identifying Hinge Pillar Installation Position

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Possible separation points on the outer hinge pillar.

The possible separation points on the outer hinge pillar can only be at the marked area -A- and -B-.
If you are sure that there has been no deformation of the roof area structure, the upper separation point in area -C- can be used for the following repair work.

Fig 2: Outer Hinge Pillar Component Location
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Remove roof. → 510355 REPLACING ROOF - section on "Removing"
Determine cut.
1. 2.1. Position separation point -A- so that the spare part for the outer hinge pillar overlaps by approx. 40 mm. Mark the separation point.
2. 2.2. Position separation point -B- so that the spare part for the outer hinge pillar overlaps by approx. 40 mm. Mark the separation point.
  
  Fig 3: Cutting Through Outer Hinge Pillar
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Cut through the outer hinge pillar.
1. 3.1. Cut through the hinge pillar in area -A- .
2. 3.2. Cut through the outer hinge pillar in area -B- .
Separate inert-gas welded seams.
1. 4.1. Separate inert-gas welded seams in areas -A- and -B- .
  
  Fig 4: Separating Inert-Gas Welded Seams
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Mill off spotwelds.
1. 5.1. Mill off spotwelds in areas -A, B- .
  
  Fig 5: Cutting Spotwelds
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Mill off and separate spotwelds.
1. 6.1. Mill off spot welds in areas -A- and -B- .
2. 6.2. Separate spotwelds in area -C- .
  
  Fig 6: Separating Spotwelds
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Mill off spotwelds.
1. 7.1. Mill off spot welds in area -A- from above.
  
  Fig 7: Cutting Spotwelds
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Unscrew fastening screws.
1. 8.1. Unscrew fastening screws -1- .
  
  Fig 8: Removing Fastening Screws
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