Removing Rear Cross Member

Fig 1: Rear Cross Member Component Location

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Remove B-pillar reinforcement → Removing B-Pillar Reinforcement
Milling off spotwelds
1. 2.1. Mill off spotwelds on the left in area -A- and -B- using a spotweld cutter.
Fig 2: Identifying Left Milling Off Spotwelds Areas (A And B)
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Separating inert-gas welded seam
1. 3.1. Separate inert-gas welded seam on the left in area -A- using a parting grinder.
Fig 3: Identifying Inert-Gas Welded Seams Areas (A)
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Milling off spotwelds
1. 4.1. Mill off spotwelds in area -A- and -B- using a spotweld cutter.
Fig 4: Identifying Milling Off Spotwelds Areas (A And B)
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Milling off and separating welded joints
1. 5.1. Mill off spotwelds on the right in areas -A, B, C- using a spotweld cutter.
2. 5.2. Separate inert-gas welded seam on the right in area -D- using a parting grinder.
Fig 5: Identifying Milling Off And Separating Welded Joints (A, B, C And D)
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Milling off spotwelds
1. 6.1. Mill off spotwelds on the right in area -A- using a spotweld cutter.
Fig 6: Identifying Right Milling Off Spotwelds Areas (A)
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Separating spotwelds
1. 7.1. Separate spotwelds on the right in area -A- and -B- using a parting grinder.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Spotwelds Areas (A And B)
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