Removing Outer Lower Side Member

Fig 1: Outer Lower Side Member Component Location

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Determining the cut
1. 1.1. Position separation point -A- so that the spare part for the outer side member overlaps by approx. 40 mm. Mark the separation point.
2. 1.2. Position separation point -B- so that the spare part for the outer side member overlaps by approx. 60 mm. Mark the separation point.
Fig 2: Identifying Outer Side Member Cutting Area (A And B)
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Cutting through outer side member
1. 2.1. Cut through the outer side member at the marked connection point -A- using the oscillating body saw. Do not damage the internal components while doing so.
2. 2.2. Cut through the outer side member at the marked connection point -B- using the oscillating body saw. Do not damage the internal components while doing so.
Fig 3: Identifying Outer Lower Side Member Connection Points (A And B)
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Milling off spotwelds
1. 3.1. Mill off spotwelds in area -A- using a spotweld cutter.
Fig 4: Identifying Spotwelding Area (A)
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Milling off spotwelds
1. 4.1. Mill off spotwelds in area -A- using a spotweld cutter.
Fig 5: Identifying Spotwelding Area (A)
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Separating spotwelds
1. 5.1. Separate spotwelds in area -A- using a parting grinder.
Fig 6: Identifying Spotwelding Area (A)
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Cutting the web plate
1. 6.1. Cut through the separator in areas -A, B, C- using the body saw.
Fig 7: Identifying Web Plate Cutting Area (A, B And C)
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Milling off the web plate
1. 7.1. Mill off separator in area -A- using a spotweld cutter.
Fig 8: Identifying Web Plate Welding Area
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