Removing center side member

CAUTION: Cut on center side member

→ The cut on the center side member can only be at the marked area A.

→ Position the cut between the openings (holes).

→ The cut must not obstruct the openings (holes).

Fig 1: Determining the cut

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1. Determining the cut

1.1. Determine the position of the cut in area -A- between the openings (holes). Mark the cut. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Cutting through center side member

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2. Cutting through center side member

2.1. Cut through the center side member in area -A- . See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Milling off spotwelds

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3. Milling off spotwelds

3.1. Mill off spotwelds in area -A- using a spotweld cutter. See Fig 3.

Fig 4: Milling off and separating spotwelds

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4. Milling off and separating spotwelds

4.1. Mill off spotwelds in areas -A- and -B- using a spotweld cutter. See Fig 4.

4.2. Separate spotwelds in area -C- using a parting grinder. See Fig 4.

Fig 5: Separating welded joints

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5. Separating welded joints

5.1. Separate inert-gas welded seam in area -A- using a parting grinder. See Fig 5.

5.2. Separate spotwelds in area -B- using a parting grinder. See Fig 5.