Outer sill: Removing

Fig 1: Illustration For Step 2-5

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Both the sill and B-pillar are provided with reinforcements. These must not be damaged when the sill is cut.

IMPORTANT: Body reinforcements must only be cut and joined if they are specifically covered in the description of the methods. Unless otherwise stated, it is mandatory to discard and replace the damaged reinforcement component.

Position the car in an aligning bench and cross-measure if necessary.
Cut the front joint 55 mm above the measuring point.
Cut the sill max. 50 mm behind the measuring point or max. 150 mm in front of the measuring point.
Drill out the spot-welds along the top edge of the sill.
Drill out the spot-welds on the underside of the sill.
Tap loose the sill and remove it.