Removing Roof Pillar

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Drill out rivet points and spotwelds -A to C- .

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Rivet points and spotwelds
1. 1.1 Drill out spotwelds -A- .
2. 1.2 Drill out rivets -B and C- .
Unscrew screw

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Screw on roof pillar
Remove roof pillar > Bonding areas on roof pillar.

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Bonding areas on roof pillar
1. 3.1 Heat bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower .
2. 3.2 Remove roof pillar.