Removing retaining bracket for support tube

Installation Location:

Fig 1: Rear Side Member Component Location

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1. Remove inner rear wheel housing. → 536855 Replacing rear wheel housing - section on "Removing" [987120 987121] → 536855 21 Replacing rear wheel housing - section on "Removing" [987310 987311 987320 987321]

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 in area -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: Milling off spotwelds

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5. Milling off spotwelds

5.1. Mill off spotwelds in area -A- using a spotweld cutter. See Fig 4.

Fig 5: Separating welded joints

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6. Separating welded joints

6.1. Separate spotwelds in area -A- using a parting grinder. See Fig 5.

6.2. Separate inert-gas welded seams in area -B- using a parting grinder. See Fig 5.