Removing Side Frame Completely

Release welded connections in areas (1).
Open brazed connection in the area (2).
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: 41 00... Releasing bonded connections
Open spot-welded adhesive joints in areas (3).
Release bonded connection in area (4).
Detach outer section of A-pillar from cavity sealing (5) and remove.

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Remove the cavity sealing (1).

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Release welded connections in areas (1).
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: 41 00... Releasing bonded connections
Open spot-welded adhesive joints in areas (2).
Release bonded connection in area (3).
Detach B-pillar reinforcement from radiator tank (4) and remove.

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Remove radiator tank (1).

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Release welded connections in areas (1).
Open spot-welded adhesive joints in areas (2).
Detach B-pillar crash reinforcement from cavity sealing (3) and remove.

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Remove cavity sealing (1).
Release welded connections in areas (2).
Open spot-welded adhesive joints in areas (3).

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Open welded connections in the areas (1) and remove the crash reinforcement (2).

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Release welded connections in areas (1).
Open spot-welded adhesive joints in areas (2).
Detach side frame from cavity sealing (3) and remove.

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NOTE: The following steps are only necessary if the A-pillar upper section reinforcement is also replaced.
Release welded connections in areas (2).
Open spot-welded adhesive joints in areas (3).
Remove connecting plate (1).

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Carry out the rough separating cuts (1) on the bulkhead (4).
Partially open the welded connections in areas (2) with a file belt grinder.
Open spot-welded adhesive joints in areas (3).
Remove bulkhead (4).

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Perform separating cuts (1) as shown.
Open welded connections in the area (2) and remove the sheet metal cutout (3).

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Release welded connections in areas (1).
Remove cavity sealing (2).

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Release welded connections in areas (1).
Open spot-welded adhesive joints in the area (2) and remove the A-pillar upper section reinforcement (3).

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