Removing Retaining Bracket For Support Tube

Fig 1: Rear Side Member Component Location

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Only make the cut on the retaining bracket for the support tube in marked area A between the openings. The cut must never go through the openings.
Determining the cut
1. 3.1. Determine the position of the cut in area -A- between the openings (holes). Mark the cut.
Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Bracket Cut Area
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Cutting through retaining bracket for support tube
1. 4.1. Cut through retaining bracket for support tube in area -A- .
Fig 3: Cutting Retaining Bracket For Support Tube
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Milling off spotwelds
1. 5.1. Mill off spotwelds in area -A- using a spotweld cutter.
Fig 4: Identifying Spotwelds Area (A)
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Separating welded joints
1. 6.1. Separate spotwelds in area -A- using a parting grinder.
2. 6.2. Separate inert-gas welded seams in area -B- using a parting grinder.
Fig 5: Separating Welded Joints Area
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