Removing B-Pillar Reinforcement (Coupe)

Unscrew self-tapping screws -1- .
> 5X00IN24 SETTING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS

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Self-tapping screws
Drill out spotwelds.

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Spotwelds
Remove punch rivet -A- 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 rivet
Drill out friction element welded joints -B- .
> 5X00IN29 REPLACING FRICTION ELEMENT WELDED JOINT

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Friction element welded joints
Heat bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - Hot-Air Blower .

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Bonding areas
Remove B-pillar reinforcement (Coupe).