Removing A-Pillar

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

IMPORTANT: Mark cuts B and C in accordance with the new part. Make sure to leave an overlap of approx. 30 mm with respect to the body.

Mark and make cut -B- . > Distance approx. 100 mm

Fig 1: Checking A-Pillar Cutting Dimension
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Cut B
Mark and make cut -C- . > Distance approx. 210 mm

Fig 2: Checking A-Pillar Cutting Dimension
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Cut C
Unscrew self-tapping screw -1- .

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Self-tapping screw
Remove punch rivets in area -A- using > VAS 852 001 - dent removal unit and > VAS 6790 - compact booster .
5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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Punch rivets
Drill out spotwelds in the area -A- .

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Spotwelds
Bend up edges in front door aperture.

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Edges in door aperture
1. 6.1 Heat bonding areas > Edges in door aperture using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower .
2. 6.2 Bend up edges in the front door aperture > Edges in door aperture using > VAS 6635 - crimping pliers set, 4-piece.
Heat bonding area > Bonding area. > V.A.G 1416 - Hot-air blower

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

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Bonding areas
Remove A-pillar.