Removing Outer Side Member

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Fig 1: Outer Side Member Component Location

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Determining the cut
1. 1.1. Position the cut A so that the replacement outer side member overlaps by approx. 40 mm. Mark the separation point.
2. 1.2. Position the cut B so that the replacement outer side member overlaps by approx. 60 mm. Mark the separation point.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Outer Side Member (Determining Cut)
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Cutting through outer side member
1. 2.1. Cut through the outer side member at the marked connection point A using the oscillating body saw. Do not damage internal components while doing so.
2. 2.2. Cut through the outer side member at the marked connection point B using the oscillating body saw. Do not damage internal components while doing so.
  
  Fig 3: Cutting Through Outer Side Member
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Milling off spotwelds
1. 3.1. Mill off spotwelds in area A using a spotweld cutter.
  
  Fig 4: Cutting Spotwelds
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Milling off spotwelds
1. 4.1. Mill off spotwelds in area A using a spotweld cutter.
  
  Fig 5: Cutting Spotwelds
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Separating spotwelds
1. 5.1. Separate spotwelds in area A using a parting grinder.
  
  Fig 6: Separating Spotwelds
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Cutting the web plate
1. 6.1. Cut through the web plate in areas A and B using the body saw.
  
  Fig 7: Cutting Web Plate
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Milling off spotwelds
1. 7.1. Mill off spotwelds in areas A and B using a spotweld cutter.
  
  Fig 8: Cutting Web Plate
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