Removing Rear Closing Panel

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Fig 1: Rear Closing Panel Component Location

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Mill off spotwelds
1. 1.1. Mill off spotwelds in areas -A- and -B- using a spotweld cutter.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Milling Off Spotwelds In Areas Using Spotweld Cutter
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Mill off spotwelds
1. 2.1. Mill off spotwelds in areas -A- and -B- using a spotweld cutter (2 plate thicknesses).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Milling Off Spotwelds In Areas Using Spotweld Cutter
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Separate spotwelds
1. 3.1. Separate spotwelds in areas -A- and -B- using a parting grinder.
  
  Fig 4: Separating Spotwelds In Areas Using Parting Grinder
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Separate inert-gas welded seams
1. 4.1. Separate inert-gas welded seams in areas -A- and -B- using a parting grinder.
  
  Fig 5: Separating Inert-Gas Welded Seams Using Parting Grinder
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Separate spotwelds at the right
1. 5.1. Separate spotwelds at the right in area -A- using a parting grinder.
  
  Fig 6: Separating Spotwelds At Left In Area Using Parting Grinder
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Separate spotwelds at the left
1. 6.1. Separate spotwelds at the left in area -A- using a parting grinder.
  
  Fig 7: Separating Spotwelds At Left In Area Using Parting Grinder
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Mill off and separate spotwelds
1. 7.1. Mill off spotwelds in areas -A- using a spotweld cutter (2 plate thicknesses).
2. 7.2. Separate spotwelds in areas -B- and -C- using a parting grinder.
  
  Fig 8: Milling Off Spotwelds In Areas Using Spotweld Cutter (2 Plate Thicknesses)
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Separate inert-gas welded seams
1. 8.1. Mill off spotwelds in areas -A- using a spotweld cutter (2 plate thicknesses).
2. 8.2. Separate spotwelds in areas -B- using a parting grinder.
3. 8.3. Separate inert-gas welded seams in areas -C- using a parting grinder.
  
  Fig 9: Separating Inert-Gas Welded Seams Using Parting Grinder
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