REMOVING LOWER SIDE MEMBER REINFORCEMENt

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Fig 1: Lower Side Member Reinforcement Component Location

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Only make the cut on the retaining bracket for the support tube in marked area A between the openings. The cut must never go through the openings.
Determining the cut
1. 3.1. Determine the position of the cut -A- between the openings (holes). Mark the cut.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Lower Side Member Reinforcement (Determining Cut)
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Cutting through retaining bracket for support tube
1. 4.1. Cut through retaining bracket for support tube in area -A- .
  
  Fig 3: Cutting Through Retaining Bracket For Support Tube
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Separating inert-gas welded seams
1. 5.1. Separate inert-gas welded seams in areas -A- and -B - using a parting grinder.
  
  Fig 4: Separating Inert-Gas Welded Seams
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Cutting the spotwelds
1. 6.1. Mill off spotwelds in areas -A- and -B- using a spotweld cutter.
  
  Fig 5: Cutting Spotwelds
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Separating spotwelds
1. 7.1. Separate spotwelds in areas -A- and -B- using a parting grinder.
  
  Fig 6: Separating Spotwelds
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