Removing A-Pillar

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

Information 

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.

1. Mark and make cut -B-  . > Distance approx. 100 mm 
   Fig 1: Checking A-Pillar Cutting Dimension (B)

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   Cut B

2. Mark and make cut -C -  . > Distance approx. 210 mm 
   Fig 2: Checking A-Pillar Cutting Dimension (C)

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   Cut C

3. Unscrew self-tapping screw -1-  using > VAS 852 007A - FD bolt sockets  .

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   Self-tapping screw

4. 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

5. Drill out spotwelds in the area -A-  .

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   Spotwelds

6. Cut welded seam

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   Welded seam

7. Bend up edges in front door aperture > Edges in door aperture. 

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   Edges in door aperture

   1. 7.1  Heat bonding areas > Edges in door aperture  using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower  .
   2. 7.2  Bend up edges in the door aperture > Edges in door aperture  at the front using > VAS 6635 - crimping pliers set, 4-piece  .
8. Heat bonding area > Bonding area  using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower  .

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   Bonding area

9. Heat bonding areas > Bonding areas  using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower  and remove A-pillar.

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   Bonding areas