Removing Side Reinforcement (Frame For Light)

Fig 1: Side Reinforcement Component Location (Frame For Light)

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Mill off spotwelds
1. 1.1. Mill off spotwelds in areas -A- and -B- using a spotweld cutter.
  
  Fig 2: Milling Off Spotwelds
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Separate welded joints
1. 2.1. Separate spotwelds in area -A- using a parting grinder.
2. 2.2. Separate inert-gas welded seam in area -B- using a parting grinder.
  
  Fig 3: Separating Welded Joints
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Information

Separating body parts
- In the case of bonded panel joints with a hardened bonded layer on the outer panel, apply a generous amount of heat to heat up the outer panel in the area of the spotwelds. → 5000IN DIAGRAM OF BODY BONDING POINTS AND SEALING ELEMENTS
- 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 the procedure see: Information on the use of structural adhesive in vehicle manufacturing → 5000IN WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE - chapter on "Information"
Loosen bonded joints on side reinforcement (frame for light)
1. 3.1. Heat up bonded joints between the side reinforcement (frame for light) and body using the hot-air blower and remove side reinforcement.