Removing A-Pillar (Coupe)

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Only make cuts in the top plate. Make sure not to damage the plate underneath when doing this.

1. Mark and make cut -A-  . > Distance 22 mm 

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   Cut on A-pillar (Coupe)

2. Mark and make cut -A-  . > Distance 130 mm 

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   Cut on A-pillar (Coupe)

3. Unscrew self-tapping screws -1-  .

   > 5X00IN24 SETTING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS

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   Threaded joint for A-pillar (Coupe)

4. Drill out spotwelds.

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   Spotwelds

5. Loosen friction element welded joints.

   > 5X00IN29 REPLACING FRICTION ELEMENT WELDED JOINT

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   Friction element welded joints

6. Heat bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - Hot-Air Blower  .

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   Bonding areas

7. Bend up seams -1-  using > VAS 6635/5 - Crimping pliers  .

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   Seams

8. Remove A-pillar (Coupe).