Removing Roof Pillar (Inner Reinforcement)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Porsche Taycan and 2022 Porsche Taycan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Loosen joints.

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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
Grind down welded seams.

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Welded seam

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Welded seams
Heat bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower .

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Bonding areas
Remove roof pillar (inner reinforcement).