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Removing Rear Cross Member

Installation Location: 

Fig 1: Rear Cross Member Component Location
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1. Remove B-pillar reinforcement → 514255 Replacing reinforcement for B-pillar - chapter on "Removing" 

Fig 2: Milling off spotwelds
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2. Milling off spotwelds

2.1. Mill off spotwelds on the left in area -A-  and -B-  using a spotweld cutter. See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Separating inert-gas welded seams
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3. Separating inert-gas welded seam

3.1. Separate inert-gas welded seam on the left in area -A-  using a parting grinder. See Fig 3.

Fig 4: Milling off spotwelds
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4. Milling off spotwelds

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

Fig 5: Milling off and separating welded joints
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5. Milling off and separating welded joints

5.1. Mill off spotwelds on the right in areas -A, B, C-  using a spotweld cutter. See Fig 5.

5.2. Separate inert-gas welded seam on the right in area -D-  using a parting grinder. See Fig 5.

Fig 6: Milling off spotwelds
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6. Milling off spotwelds

6.1. Mill off spotwelds on the right in area -A-  using a spotweld cutter. See Fig 6.

Fig 7: Separating spotwelds
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7. Separating spotwelds

7.1. Separate spotwelds on the right in area -A-  and -B -  using a parting grinder. See Fig 7.