Removing outer B-pillar

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

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Loosen connection points on one side only. Do not damage the sheet-metal panel underneath.

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Mark cuts E, F and G in accordance with the new part. Make sure to leave an overlap of approx. 3 cm with respect to the body.

Mark and make cuts.
> Distance 23 mm

> Distance 75 mm

> Distance 120 mm

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B-pillar
Drill out spotwelds using > VAS 882 001 - spot-weld breaker .

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B-pillar
Heat bonding area using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower .

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B-pillar
Remove B-pillar.