Removing D-Pillar Reinforcement (Section)

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Remove rear side section. → 535555 REPLACING REAR SIDE SECTION - section on "Removing"
Remove closing panel. → 530555 REPLACING REAR CLOSING PANEL - section on "Removing"
Loosen welded joints.

Fig 1: D-Pillar Gusset Plate Component Location
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1. 3.1. Drill out spotwelds using Spotweld Drill .
2. 3.2. Grind down MIG seams.
Remove D-pillar gusset plate.
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Drill out spotwelds A and B through two plate thicknesses.
Drill out spotwelds.

Fig 2: Identifying D-Pillar Reinforcement Spotwelds
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Grind down MIG seams.

Fig 3: Identifying D-Pillar Reinforcement MIG Seams
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Grind down MIG seams.

Fig 4: Identifying D-Pillar Reinforcement MIG Seams
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Drill out and grind down spotwelds.

Fig 5: Identifying D-Pillar Reinforcement Spotwelds Area
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Loosen welded joints.

Fig 6: Identifying D-Pillar Reinforcement Welded Joints
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1. 9.1. Drill out spotwelds.
2. 9.2. Grind down MIG seams.
Drill out spotwelds.

Fig 7: Identifying D-Pillar Reinforcement Spotwelds
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Heat up connection areas using a hot-air gun.

Fig 8: Identifying D-Pillar Reinforcement Heat Up Connection Areas
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Remove D-pillar reinforcement.