Door post removal

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Remove support carrier.

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Installation note:

Position sill attachment after painting on body.

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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Open MAG welded connection in area (1) and remove door hinge (2).

Fig 5: Identifying MAG Welded Connection Area And Door Hinge

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Open 2 welded connections in area (1) of hinge surface.

Installation note:

Replace welded connections in area (1) with 2 additional plug welds in area (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Welded Connections Areas Of Hinge Surface

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 8: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 9: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Take off door post.

Fig 10: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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