Removing A-Pillar Reinforcement (Cabriolet)

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
Drill out spotwelds -A- .

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Spotwelds
Remove punch rivets -B- 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
Bend up tabs -1- using > VAS 6635 - Crimping pliers set, 4-piece.

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Tabs
Lift the roof pillar slightly and remove A-pillar reinforcement [Cabriolet).