Removing the wheel arch

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connections Area

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Roughly cut side frame connection along lines (1).

LOOSEN spot-welded adhesive joints in areas (2).

Open welded connections in areas (3).

Release side frame connection from cavity sealing (4) and remove.

Open remaining welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Side Frame Connection, Cavity Sealing And Welded Connections Area

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove cavity sealing (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Connections Area And Cavity Sealing

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Drill out rivet connections in area (1).

Open bonded connection in area (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Bonded Connection Area

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Wheel Arch Components Welding Area

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Drill out rivet connections in areas (1) and (2).

Open bonded connections in areas (1) and (2).

Remove the wheel arch.

Fig 7: Identifying Rivet Holes Drill Areas

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