Removing Center Side Member (Rear Section)

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Do not cut the side member in area -a-  .

Cut the side member only in areas -b-  and -c-  .

Cuts must not  obstruct the openings (holes in the side member).

Make cuts between the openings (holes in the side member).

Fig 2: Identifying Center Side Member Separation Points

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1. 3.1. A cut can only be made on the center side member within  area -b-  or -c-  .
   Fig 3: Identifying Center Side Member Separation Points

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2. 3.2. Mark separation point on center side member.

1. 4.1. Cut through the center side member at the marked connection point -A-  using the oscillating body saw. Do not damage internal components when doing this.
   Fig 4: Cutting Through Center Side Member

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1. 5.1. Mill off spotwelds in areas -A-  and -B-  using a spotweld cutter.
   Fig 5: Cutting Spotwelds

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Separate body parts

• In the case of 3-layer spot-welded panel joints with a hardened bonded layer on the outer panel, drill the outer panel in the area of the spotwelds sufficiently well without damaging the spotweld in the second component layer. After removing the loosened body part, old adhesive must be removed and any uneven spots sanded down. The flange area must then be pre-treated for bonding. 
• For a description of the procedure, see: Information on the use of structural adhesive in vehicle manufacturing  → 5X00IN16 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE

1. 6.1. Heat up bonded joints between the center side member and body using the Leister Elektron Hot-Air Gun   and remove center side member.