Removing Roof Reinforcement

Fig 1: Roof Reinforcement Component Location

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Remove hinge pillar reinforcement. → Removing Hinge Pillar Reinforcement
Remove side section reinforcement. → 530655 REPLACING SIDE SECTION REINFORCEMENT
Separating inert-gas welded seams
1. 3.1. Separate welded seams applied using inert gas in areas -A, B, C, D, E- using a parting grinder.
Fig 2: Identifying Inert-Gas Welded Seams Area (A, B, C And D)
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Separating spotwelds
1. 4.1. Separate spotwelds in area -A- from the inside using a parting grinder.
Fig 3: Identifying Milling Off Spotwelds Areas (A)
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Milling off spotwelds
1. 5.1. Mill off spotwelds in area -A- from the outside using a spotweld cutter.
Fig 4: Identifying Milling Off Spotwelds Areas (A)
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Milling off spotwelds
1. 6.1. Mill off spotwelds in areas -A- and -B- from the inside using a spotweld cutter.
Fig 5: Identifying Milling Off Spotwelds Areas (A And B)
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