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Removing Roof Pillar

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Fig 1: Roof Pillar Component Location
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Installation position of roof pillar 

Information:  Drill out the connection point on one side only. Do not damage the plate underneath.

  1. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill 
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    Removing roof pillar 

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    Removing roof pillar 

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    Removing roof pillar 

  2. Heat the marked bonding areas.
    1. 2.1. Remove roof pillar.
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      Removing roof pillar