Removing A-Pillar Reinforcement

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Drill out spotwelds in the area -A- .

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Spotwelds
Heat bonding areas > Bonding area using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower .

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Bonding area
Bend up A-pillar reinforcement (lower part) using > VAS 6635 - clamping pliers set, 4-piece until the spotwelds underneath are accessible.
Drill out spotwelds in the area -A- .

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Spotwelds
Open welded seam in area

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Welded seam
Remove A-pillar reinforcement.

Disconnect connection points > Connection points.

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Connection points
1. 1.1 Drill out spotwelds > Connection points.
2. 1.2 Open welded seams in area -A- .
3. 1.3 Unscrew self-tapping screws
Drill out spotwelds > Spotwelds.

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Spotwelds
Heat bonding areas > Bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower .

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Bonding areas
Remove A-pillar reinforcement.