Removing B-Pillar Reinforcement

Remove center side member. → Removing Center Side Member
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Only make cuts in the top plate. Make sure not to damage the plate underneath when doing this.

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Mark cuts A, B and C in accordance with the new part. Make sure to leave an overlap of approx. 3 cm with respect to the body.

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Make cut D as a rough cut through all plates.
Mark and make cuts.
→ Distance: 20 mm

Fig 1: B-Pillar Reinforcement Component Location
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Drill out spotwelds A through two plate thicknesses.
Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill Nr.129 .

Fig 2: Removing B-Pillar Reinforcement
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Remove top part of B-pillar.
Mark cuts and cut through all plates. → Distance: 20 mm → Distance: 80 mm → Distance: 60 mm → Distance: 20 mm

Fig 3: Removing B-Pillar Reinforcement
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Drill out spotwelds A through two plate thicknesses.

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Drill out spotwelds B through three plate thicknesses.
Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill Nr.129 .

Fig 4: Identifying Spotwelds
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Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill Nr.129 .

Fig 5: Identifying Spotwelds
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Remove B-pillar reinforcement.
Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill Nr.129 .

Fig 6: Identifying Spotwelds
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Remove remaining part of inner B-pillar panel.
Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill Nr.129 .

Fig 7: Removing B-Pillar Reinforcement
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Remove remaining part of B-pillar reinforcement.
Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill Nr.129 .

Fig 8: Identifying Spotwelds
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Remove remaining part of inner B-pillar panel.