Removing Outer Side Member

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

Fig 1: Outer Side Member Component Location

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

1. Cut outer side member. Special electric cutter - fine WE 1137 Pneumatic body saw PS 1 WE 1138 
   1. 1.1. Cut through outer side member at the marked connection point -X-  using the oscillating body saw.

      → Gap: 60 mm 

   2. 1.2. Cut through outer side member at the marked connection point -Y-  using the oscillating body saw.

      → Gap: 120 mm 

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2. Mill off spotwelds. Spotweld drill bit Nr.129 Pneumatic spotweld remover, Vario Drill WS 90 WE 1139 

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3. Heat up bonding areas. Hot-air blower, Leister-Electron/V.A.G. 1416 WE 1119 

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4. Remove side member.