Removing Outer B-Pillar
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Installation position of B-pillar
Information:
Only make cuts in the top plate. Make sure not to damage the plate underneath when doing this.
Mark cuts E, F and G
in accordance with the new part. Make sure to leave an overlap of approx. 3 cm with respect to the body.
- Mark and make cuts.
Distance: 23 mm
Distance: 75 mm
Distance: 120 mm
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Removing B-pillar
Information:
Drill out the connection point on one side only. Do not damage the plate underneath.
- Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill; see Gr. 2.4
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Removing B-pillar
- Heat bonding areas.
- 3.1. Remove B-pillar.
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Removing B-pillar