Cutting out wheelhouse on engine compartment side - AR62.20-P-1200-03T

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Fig 1: Identifying Weld Spot Miller (201 589 00 51 00)

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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number	Designation
WH58.30-Z-1002-01A	Ball cutter, dia. 12 mm
WH58.30-Z-1006-01A	Vario Drill WS 91 spot weld removing tool
WH58.30-Z-1001-03A	Round wire brush, braided, dia. 70 mm

WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1001-03A	Drill (electric/pneumatic)
WE58.40-Z-1002-03A	Straight grinder (electric/pneumatic)

Fig 2: Locating Spot Welds (Areas k, l, m And n)

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Expose spot welds and cut out with spot weld cutter (areas k, l, m and n).
Remove wheelhouse.

Fig 3: Locating Spot Welds (Areas o, p, r, s And t)
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Expose spot welds and cut out with spot weld cutter (areas o, p, r, s and t).
Feel spot welds from inside and cut out (area q).
Remove upper longitudinal member reinforcement section.

Fig 4: Locating Spot Welds (Areas u, v, w And a1)
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Expose spot welds and cut out with spot weld cutter (areas u, v, w and a1).
Remove remaining element from wheelhouse.