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Removing Roof Frame Reinforcement

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  1. Cutting the spotwelds
    1. 1.1. Mill off spotwelds in area -A-  using a spotweld cutter.
      Fig 1: Cutting Spotwelds
      G09822817Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Separating and milling off welded joints
    1. 2.1. Separate inert-gas welded seams in areas -A-  and -B-  from the inside using a parting grinder.
    2. 2.2. Mill off spotwelds in area -C-  using a spotweld cutter.
      Fig 2: Separating Welded Joints
      G09822818Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.