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Removing Side Panel

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with dimension and cut.

Mark severance cut (2) at component edge and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only.
Compare position of severance cut (1) with REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
Fig 1: Identifying Dimension Of Severance Cut From Hole Centre Point
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Measurement a = approx. 90 mm from center point of 20 mm dia. hole.

Open weld joint in areas (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Weld Joint Areas Of Roof Edge
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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified dimensions and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only.
Compare position of severance cuts with reinforcement plates.
Measurement a = approx. 230 mm from roof edge
Dimension b = approx. 70 mm
Open welded connections in areas (1).
(2) Position of cavity sealing
NOTE: In addition to the dimensions, the position of the separating cut can be determined with a TEMPLATE  (1).
Fig 3: Identifying Template
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Mark severance cut in accordance with dimension and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only.

Measurement a = approx. 300 mm from roof edge

Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Severance Cut Dimension From Roof Edge
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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Open brazed connection in area (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Welded And Brazed Connections Areas
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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Take off side panel.

Fig 6: Identifying Welded Connections Area
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