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Removing Inner Roof Pillar

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  1. Disconnect connection points.
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    Connection points

    1. 1.1  Remove punch rivets using > VAS 852 001 - body dent removal system, aluminum  and > VAS 6790 - compact booster  .

      5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

    2. 1.2  Unscrew self-tapping screws -1-  .
  2. Drill out spotwelds > Spotwelds. 
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    Spotwelds

  3. Drill out spotwelds > Spotwelds. 
    Fig 1: Inner Roof Pillar Component Location
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    Spotwelds

  4. Drill out spotwelds > Spotwelds. 
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    Spotwelds

  5. Heat bonding areas > Bonding areas.  > V.A.G 1416 - Hot-air blower 
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    Bonding areas

  6. Heat bonding areas > Bonding areas.  > V.A.G 1416 - Hot-air blower 
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    Bonding areas

  7. Remove inner roof pillar.