Removing Side Wall

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Fig 1: Identifying Welding Areas With Severance Cut Position On Left Rear Side Panel

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Mark severance cuts in accordance with specified dimensions and cut.

IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only.

Before loosening the wheel arch welding connections:

Straighten wheel arch edge similarly to new part.

Compare position of severance cuts with REINFORCEMENT PLATES .

Dimension a = approx. 110 mm from roof edge.

Dimension b = approx. 250 mm to centerpoint of 25 mm diameter hole.

Open welded connections in areas (1).

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).

Open brazed connections in areas (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Welded And Brazed Connection Areas

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