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Removing A-Pillar

Fig 1: A-pillar Component Location
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  1. Remove wing bracket.

    Information 

    Loosen connection points on one side only. Do not damage the sheet-metal panel underneath.

    1. 1.1. Drill out spotwelds -A-  using spotweld drill;  .
    2. 1.2. Grind down welded seams.
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      Information 

      Mark cuts X & Y  in accordance with the new part. Make sure to leave an overlap of approx. 3 cm with respect to the body.

      Information 

      Only make cuts in the top plate. Make sure not to damage the plate underneath when doing this.

  2. Mark and make cuts. → Distance: 70 mm → Distance: 65 mm 
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    Information 

    Loosen connection points on one side only. Do not damage the sheet-metal panel underneath.

  3. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill;
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  4. Remove A-pillar.
  5. Remove remaining piece of wing attachment strip.

    Information 

    Loosen connection points on one side only. Do not damage the sheet-metal panel underneath.

    1. 5.1. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill;
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