Removing B-Pillar Reinforcement

Unscrew self-tapping screws.

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Self-tapping screws

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Self-tapping screws
Remove punch rivets.

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Punch rivets
1. 2.1 Remove punch rivets -A- using > VAS 852 001 - body dent removal system, aluminium and > VAS 6790 - compact booster .
  > 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS
2. 2.2 Drill out punch rivets -B- using > Diameter 6.5 mm .
Drill out friction element welds form the outside using > Diameter 6.5 mm .

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Friction element welds
Remove punch rivets 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
Cut welded seam.

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Welded seam
Drill out spotwelds.

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

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Bonding areas

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Bonding area

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Bonding area
Remove B-pillar reinforcement.
Remove metal chips in the area where you drilled out the p inch rivets from the [inner] side member reinforcement.