LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Porsche >> 2020 >> Taycan 4S >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 3 (Collision - 53 Rear Body (Y1A)) >> 5329 C-Pillar Reinforcement >> WM, 53295501 Replacing C-Pillar Reinforcement >> Removing C-Pillar Reinforcement

Removing C-Pillar 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.
  1. Mark and make cuts.
    G15562405Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Separation points

  2. Loosen C-pillar reinforcement.
    G15562406Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Connection points

    1. 2.1 Drill out penetrated joints -A-  and -B-  using > Diameter 4 mm  .
    2. 2.2 Drill out spotwelds -C-  using > Diameter 6.6 mm  .
  3. Loosen C-pillar reinforcement.
    G15562407Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Self-tapping screws

    1. 3.1 Unscrew self-tapping screws -1-  .
    2. 3.2 Drill out spotwelds -A-  using > VAS 882 001 - spot-weld breaker. 
    3. 3.3 Remove punch rivets -B-  using > VAS 6790 - compact booster.

      > 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

    4. 3.4 Drill out penetrated joints -C-  using > Diameter 4 mm  .
  4. Heat bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower. 
    G15562408Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Bonding area

  5. Remove C-pillar reinforcement.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals