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Removing Upper Front Roof Frame

Fig 1: Upper Roof Frame Component Location
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Information 

Drill out the connection point on one side only. Do not damage the plate underneath.

  1. Drill through spotwelds using a spotweld drill  .
    1. 1.1. Grind down welded seams -arrows-  .
    2. 1.2. Remove upper front roof frame.
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      Information 

      Drill out the connection point on one side only. Do not damage the plate underneath.

  2. Drill through spotwelds -A-  using a spotweld drill  .
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  3. Heat the marked bonding surfaces.
    1. 3.1. Remove roof frame lower part.
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