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Removing Roof Pillar (Reinforcement)

Fig 1: Roof Pillar Component Location (Reinforcement) (Cayman, Cayman S, Cayman GTS, Cayman "Black/Style Edition", Boxster "Black/Style Edition", Cayman GT4)
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Information 

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

  1. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill  .
    1. 1.1. Open original joint between roof pillar (reinforcement) -1-  and A-pillar reinforcement -2-  .
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  2. Heat the marked bonding areas.
    1. 2.1. Remove roof pillar (reinforcement).
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