Removing Closing Cross Member

Fig 1: Closing Cross Member Component Location

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Milling off spotwelds
1. 1.1. Mill off spotwelds in area -A- using a spotweld cutter.
Fig 2: Identifying Spotwelds Area (A)
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Separating spotwelds
1. 2.1. Separate spotwelds in area -A- and -B- using a parting grinder.
Fig 3: Separating Spotwelds Area
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Separating inert-gas welded seams
1. 3.1. Separate inert-gas welded seams in area -A- and -B- using a parting grinder.
Fig 4: Separating Inert-Gas Welded Seams Area
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Making a rough cut
1. 4.1. Make a rough cut in area -A- on the right and left in order to expose covered areas.
Fig 5: Identifying Rough Cut Area
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Milling off spotwelds
1. 5.1. Mill off spotwelds at the right and left in area -A- and -B- using a spotweld cutter.
Fig 6: Identifying Spotwelds Area (A And B)
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Milling off spotwelds
1. 6.1. Mill off spotwelds on the right and left in area -A- using a spotweld cutter (2 plate thicknesses).
Fig 7: Identifying Spotwelds Area (A)
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