Removing B-Pillar Reinforcement

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Fig 1: B-Pillar Reinforcement Component Location

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A window will be cut into the outer B-pillar/roof pillar in the upper B-pillar area.

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

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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. Mark and make cuts.
- Distance: 80 mm
- Distance: 110 mm
- Distance: 90 mm

1.2. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill; .

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Make a rough cut through the B-pillar reinforcement and inner B-pillar.

2.1. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill; .

2.2. Remove remaining pieces of B-pillar reinforcement.

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Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill; .

3.1. Remove remaining pieces -1- of inner B-pillar.

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