Removing Roof Pillar

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

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Mark cuts X and Y in accordance with the new part. Make sure to leave an overlap of approx. 3 cm with respect to the body.

Fig 1: Roof Pillar Component Location

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Installation position of roof pillar

Mark and make cuts. > Distance 50 mm

Fig 2: Checking Roof Pillar Cutting Dimension
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Removing roof pillar
Mark and make cuts. > Distance 60 mm

Fig 3: Checking Roof Pillar Cutting Dimension
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Removing roof pillar
Drill out spotwelds. > Nr.129 - Spotweld drill > VAS 882 001 - Spot-weld remover

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Removing roof pillar

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Removing roof pillar

Heat the bonding surfaces.

4.1 Remove the roof pillar.

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Removing roof pillar