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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