Removing Side Wall

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Fig 1: Identifying Cavity Sealing, Welded Connections Areas And Spot-Welded Adhesive Joints Area

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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 .
Dimension a = approx. 200 mm from center point of 25 mm dia. hole
Dimension b = approx. 115 mm from roof edge.
Open welded connections in areas (1).
Open spot-welded adhesive joints in area (2)
Open FOLDED BONDED CONNECTION in area (3).
Loosen side wall of cavity sealing (4).

NOTE: In addition to the dimensions, a TEMPLATE (1) may be used to determine the position of the separating cut.

Fig 2: Identifying Template

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

IMPORTANT: In areas (2), the welding spots must be released from the side wall.

Take off side wall.

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Release bonded joint (2).

Remove lock striker reinforcement.

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Connections Areas And Bonded Joint

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