Removing Roof Pillar (Inner Reinforcement)

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Joint connections

Information 

Only drill hole through the top sheet-metal panel. Do not damage the sheet-metal panel underneath.

1. 1.1 Drill out spotwelds -A-  using >VAS 882 001 - spot-weld breaker  .
2. 1.2 Remove punch rivets -B-  using >VAS 852 001 - dent removal unit  and >VAS 6790 - compact booster  .

   > 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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Welded seam

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Welded seams

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Bonding areas