Removing The A-Pillar (Inner) Reinforcement

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Steel welding

1. 1.1 Drill out spotwelds using >V.A.G 1731 - pneumatic spotweld remover, Vario Drill WS 90  .
2. 1.2 Grind down welded seams -1-  .

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Spotwelds

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Welded seams

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Punch rivets

1. 4.1 Drill out spotwelds -A-  using >V.A.G 1731 - pneumatic spotweld remover, Vario Drill WS 90  .
2. 4.2 Remove punch rivets -B-  using >VAS 852 001 - dent removal unit  and >VAS 6790 - compact booster  .

   > 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

> 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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Punch rivets

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Bonding areas