Removing C-Pillar Reinforcement

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Mark cut Y in accordance with the new part. Make sure to leave an overlap of approx. 3 cm with respect to the body.

Remove C-pillar reinforcement.

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C-pillar reinforcement

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Loosen connection points on one side only. Do not damage the sheet-metal panel underneath.
1. 1.1 Drill out spotwelds using > VAS 882 001 - spotweld remover .
Remove side panel section

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Side panel section

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Only make cuts in the top plate. Make sure not to damage the plate underneath when doing this.
1. 2.1 Mark and make cuts. > Distance 100 mm
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  Loosen connection points on one side only. Do not damage the sheet-metal panel underneath.
2. 2.2 Drill out spotwelds using > VAS 882 001 - spotweld remover .
Heat bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower .
Remove side panel section -1- .

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Side panel section
Mark and make cuts. > Distance 90 mm
Drill out spotwelds using > VAS 882 001 - spot-weld breaker .

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C-pillar reinforcement
Heat bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower .

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

C-pillar reinforcement
1. 7.1 Remove C-pillar reinforcement.