Removing A-pillar reinforcement

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

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Loosen connection points on one side only. Do not damage the sheet-metal panel underneath.

Fig 1: A-Pillar Reinforcement Component Location

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Installation position of A-pillar reinforcement

Mark and make cut. > Distance 50 mm

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Removing A-pillar reinforcement
Grind down marked welded seams.

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Removing A-pillar reinforcement

Drill out spotwelds -1;2- using > Nr.129 - spotweld drill: see Gr. 2.4: Workshop Equipment Service Information.

3.1 Grind down welded seams -3- .

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Removing A-pillar reinforcement in cowl panel area

Drill out spotwelds using > Nr.129 - spotweld drill: see Gr. 2.4: Workshop Equipment Service Information.

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Removing A-pillar reinforcement

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Removing A-pillar reinforcement
Heat the marked bonding surfaces.

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Heating bonding surfaces
Remove A-pillar reinforcement.

Remove remaining pieces.

7.1 Drill out spotwelds using > Nr.129 - spotweld drill: see Gr. 2.4: Workshop Equipment Service Information.

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Removing remaining pieces