Removing Center Side Member

Information 

Only make cuts in the top plate. Make sure not to damage the plate underneath when doing this.

Information 

Mark cuts B and C  in accordance with the new part. Make sure to leave an overlap of approx. 3 cm with respect to the body.

1. Mark and make cuts. → Distance: 150 mm 
   Fig 1: Marking And Cutting Center Side Member

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   Information 

   Drill out spotwelds A  through two plate thicknesses.

2. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill Nr.129  .
   Fig 2: Drill Out Spotwelds On Center Side Member

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   Information 

   Only make cuts in the top plate. Make sure not to damage the plate underneath when doing this.

3. Mark and make cuts. → Distance: 210 mm → Distance: 20 mm 
   Fig 3: Mark And Make Cuts On Center Side Member

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4. Remove separated section of plate.
5. Loosen welded joints.
   1. 5.1. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill Nr.129  .
   2. 5.2. Grind down MIG seams.
      Fig 4: Identifying MIG Seams On Center Side Member (1 Of 2)

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      Fig 5: Identifying MIG Seams On Center Side Member (2 Of 2)

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6. Loosen welded joints.
   1. 6.1. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill Nr.129  .
   2. 6.2. Grind down MIG seams.
      Fig 6: Drill Out Spotwelds And Grind Down MIG Seams On Center Side Member

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7. Bend up edge of wheel arch.
   1. 7.1. Heat up connection areas using a hot-air gun.
   2. 7.2. Bend up edge of wheel arch.
      Fig 7: Identifying Wheel Arch Edge On Center Side Member

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8. Heat up connection areas using a hot-air gun.
   Fig 8: Center Side Member Component Location

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9. Remove center side member.