Removing Outer B-Pillar

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Fig 1: Center Pillar Component Location

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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.

1. 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.

2. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill; see Gr. 2.4 

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   Removing B-pillar 

3. Heat bonding areas.
   1. 3.1. Remove B-pillar.

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      Removing B-pillar