Removing Lower Side Member Reinforcement

Installation Location:

Fig 1: Lower Side Member Reinforcement Component Location

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2. Remove center side member. Manufacturer does not provide specific instructions.

CAUTION: Cut on retaining bracket for support tube

→ The cut on the retaining bracket for the support tube can only be at the marked area A.

→ Position the cut between the openings (holes).

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

Fig 2: Determining the cut

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3. Determining the cut

3.1. Determine the position of the cut -A- between the openings (holes). Mark the cut. See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Cutting through retaining bracket for support tube

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4. Cutting through retaining bracket for support tube

4.1. Cut through retaining bracket for support tube in area -A- . See Fig 3.

Fig 4: Separating inert-gas welded seams

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5. Separating inert-gas welded seams

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

Fig 5: Cutting the spotwelds

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6. Cutting the spotwelds

6.1. Mill off spotwelds in areas -A- and -B- using a spotweld cutter. See Fig 5.

Fig 6: Separating spotwelds

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7. Separating spotwelds

7.1. Separate spotwelds in areas -A- and -B- using a parting grinder. See Fig 6.