Removing closing cross member

Installation Location:

Fig 1: Closing Cross Member Component Location

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Fig 2: Milling off spotwelds

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1. Milling off spotwelds

1.1. Mill off spotwelds in area -A- using a spotweld cutter. See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Separating spotwelds

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2. Separating spotwelds

2.1. Separate spotwelds in area -A- and -B- using a parting grinder. See Fig 3.

Fig 4: Separating inert-gas welded seams

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3. Separating inert-gas welded seams

3.1. Separate inert-gas welded seams in area -A- and -B- using a parting grinder. See Fig 4.

Fig 5: Making a rough cut

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4. Making a rough cut

4.1. Make a rough cut in area -A- on the right and left in order to expose covered areas. See Fig 5.

Fig 6: Milling off spotwelds

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5. Milling off spotwelds

5.1. Mill off spotwelds at the right and left in area -A- and -B- using a spotweld cutter. See Fig 6.

Fig 7: Milling off spotwelds

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6. Milling off spotwelds

6.1. Mill off spotwelds on the right and left in area -A- using a spotweld cutter (2 plate thicknesses). See Fig 7.