Removal of carrier support in front of wheel arch

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Carrier Support Welded Connection Areas

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Mark severance cut (1) as pictured and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only.

Fig 2: Identifying Outer Panel Severance Cut Position

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to spring strut dome!

Open welded connections in area (1).

Mark severance cut (2) as pictured and cut.

Fig 3: Identifying Carrier Support Severance Cut And Welded Connection Areas

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Mark severance cut (1) as pictured and cut.

Remove carrier support section.

Fig 4: Identifying Carrier Support Section Severance Cut Position

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