Removing Lower Side Member Reinforcement

Fig 1: Lower Side Member Reinforcement Component Location

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Information 

• All straightening work on the body in the connection area of the sheetmetal parts to be replaced must be completed before the damaged parts are removed. 

1. Remove lower side member.
   1. 1.1. Replacing outer lower side member
2. Mill off the lower side member reinforcement in the area of the pillars.
   1. 2.1. Mill off the welded joint between the lower side member reinforcement and the pillar reinforcement using a spotweld cutter (areas -A-  , -B-  , -C-  ).
      Fig 2: Drilling Lower Side Member Reinforcement

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      Fig 3: Identifying Front Door Side Of Drilling Area (A)

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      Fig 4: Identifying Front Of Drilling Area Points (A)

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      Fig 5: Identifying Center Door Side Of Drilling Area (B)

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      Fig 6: Identifying Center Of Drilling Area Points (B)

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      Fig 7: Identifying Rear Door Side Of Drilling Area (C)

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      Fig 8: Identifying Rear Of Drilling Area Points (C)

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3. Remove lower side member reinforcement.