Removing A-Pillar Reinforcement

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Welded seams

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Self-tapping screws

> 5X00IN24 SETTING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS

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Self-tapping screws

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Joints

1. 4.1 Loosen friction element welded joints.

   > 5X00IN29 REPLACING FRICTION ELEMENT WELDED JOINT

2. 4.2 Unscrew self-tapping screws -1-  .

   > 5X00IN24 SETTING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS

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Spotwelds

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Spotweld

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Welded seams

1. 7.1 Grind down welded seams.

   Information 

   Only drill through one plate thickness on the spotwelds. Do not damage the component underneath.

2. 7.2 Drill out spotwelds using >VAS 882 001 - spot-weld remover  ().

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Bonding areas