Removing The B-Pillar (Inner) Reinforcement

Unscrew and remove screws -1- .

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Screws
Unscrew screw -1- .

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Screw
Loosen friction element welded joints. > Friction element welded joints
> 5X00IN29 REPLACING FRICTION ELEMENT WELDED JOINT

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Friction element welded joints
Loosen friction element welded joints. > Friction element welded joints
> 5X00IN29 REPLACING FRICTION ELEMENT WELDED JOINT

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Friction element welded joints
Grind off welded seam. > Welded seam on B-pillar

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Welded seam on B-pillar
Heat bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower .

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

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Bonding areas
Remove B-pillar reinforcement.