Removing B-Pillar Reinforcement

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Remove B-pillar. →Removing B-Pillar
Mark and make cuts on inner B-pillar reinforcement.

Fig 1: B-Pillar Reinforcement Component Location
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1. 2.1. Mark cut in lower area.
2. 2.2. Make rough top cut using the cutting disc.
3. 2.3. Make bottom cut in marked area using the body saw.
Grind down spotwelds.

Fig 2: Identifying Spotwelds B-Pillar Reinforcement
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Grind down spotwelds.

Fig 3: Identifying Grind Down Spotwelds B-Pillar Reinforcement
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Heat up connection areas using a hot-air gun.

Fig 4: Identifying B-Pillar Reinforcement
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Remove outer B-pillar reinforcement.
Separate inner B-pillar reinforcement.

Fig 5: Identifying Inner B-Pillar Reinforcement
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1. 7.1. Grind down spotwelds.
2. 7.2. Grind down MIG seams.
3. 7.3. Remove remaining part of inner B-pillar reinforcement.
Heat up connection areas with a hot-air gun and remove sealing element.

Fig 6: Identifying B-Pillar Reinforcement
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