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Removing B-Pillar Reinforcement

Fig 1: B-Pillar Reinforcement Component Location
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  1. A window will be cut into the outer B-pillar/roof pillar in the upper B-pillar area.

    Information 

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

    Information 

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

    1. 1.1. Mark and make cuts.
      • Distance: 80 mm 
      • Distance: 110 mm 
      • Distance: 90 mm 
    2. 1.2. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill;  .
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  2. Make a rough cut through the B-pillar reinforcement and inner B-pillar.
    1. 2.1. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill;  .
    2. 2.2. Remove remaining pieces of B-pillar reinforcement.
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  3. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill;  .
    1. 3.1. Remove remaining pieces -1-  of inner B-pillar.
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