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Removing Inner Front Side Member

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Fig 1: Inner Front Side Member Component Location (All Models)
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  1. Remove the end plate. → 501055 REPLACING END PLATE  - section on "Removing"
  2. Remove floor front section. → 502055 REPLACING FLOOR FRONT SECTION  - section on "Removing"
  3. Remove front wheel housing. → 507455 REPLACING WHEEL HOUSINGS AND SIDE MEMBERS  - section on "Removing"
  4. Separate welded seams.
    1. 4.1. Separate inert-gas welded seams in area -A-  using a parting grinder.
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  5. Separate welded seams.
    1. 5.1. Separate inert-gas welded seams in areas -A-  and -B-  using a parting grinder.
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  6. Separate welded seams.
    1. 6.1. Separate inert-gas welded seams in area -A-  using a parting grinder.
    2. 6.2. Separate inert-gas plug welds in area -B-  using a parting grinder.
    3. 6.3. Separate inert-gas slot welds in area -C-  using a parting grinder.
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  7. Mill off spotweld.
    1. 7.1. Mill off spotweld in area -A-  using a spotweld cutter.
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  8. Mill off spotwelds.
    1. 8.1. Mill off spotwelds in area -A-  using a spotweld cutter.
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