Removing Side Section

Fig 1: Side Section Component Location

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Side section

Y - Sealing

Determine cut.
1. 1.1. Position the cut K on the lower side member so that the replacement body panel overlaps with the lower side member by approx. 60 mm. Mark the cut.
2. 1.2. Position the cut L on the B-pillar so that the replacement body panel overlaps with the B-pillar by approx. 60 mm. Mark the cut.
3. 1.3. Position the cut M on the C-pillar so that the replacement body panel overlaps with the C-pillar by approx. 60 mm. Mark the cut.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Cut Marking
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Mill off spotwelds.
1. 2.1. Using a spotweld cutter, mill off spotwelds in areas A, B, C, D .
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Spotwelds Cutting Area
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  Mill off spotwelds in areas E, F, G, H, I using a spotweld cutter. Use a parting grinder to cut open the gas-shielded arc weld in area I .
  
  Cut out a viewing window from the rear center section reinforcement N = dimension 20 x 50 mm . Using a spotweld cutter, mill off spotwelds in area J .
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Spotwelds Cutting Area
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Cut through the side section at the marked joints K, L, M .

Fig 5: Identifying Cutting Side Section
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Remove expanded sealant
1. 4.1. The side section is factory sealed with expanded sealant Y from the light housing to the rear center section connection. The expanded sealant will be destroyed when replacing the side section and must be replaced.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Expanded Sealant
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