Removing The A-Pillar (Inner) Reinforcement

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Loosen 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- .
Drill out spotwelds using > V.A.G 1731 - pneumatic spotweld remover, Vario Drill WS 90 .

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Spotwelds
Grind down welded seams.

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Welded seams
Loosen A-pillar (inner) reinforcement.

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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
Remove punch rivets using > VAS 852 001 - body dent removal system, aluminium and > VAS 6790 - compact booster .
> 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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Punch rivets
Heat bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower .

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Bonding areas
Remove A-pillar (inner) reinforcement.