Removing Side Panel

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Fig 1: Side Panel Component Location

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Side section

Y - Seal
R - Water drip pan

Determine cut.

Fig 2: Identifying Cut Marking
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1. 1.1. Position the cut K on the lower side member so that the replacement body panel overlaps with the lower side member by approx. 60 mm. Mark the cut.
Milling off spotwelds

Fig 3: Milling Off Spotwelds
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1. 2.1. Use a spotweld cutter to mill off spotwelds in areas A, B, C .
  In area N (Inset), the underlying reinforcement weld to the side section must be milled off (4 spot-weld connections).
Milling off spotwelds
Mill off spotwelds in areas E, F, G, J using a spotweld cutter. Separate inert-gas welded seam in area I using a parting grinder.

Fig 4: Identifying Milling Off Spotwelds Area E, F, G, J Using Parting Grinder
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Milling off spotwelds
Mill off spot welds in area H using a spotweld cutter.

Fig 5: Identifying Milling Off Spotwelds Area H Using Spotweld Cutter
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Cutting the side section
Cut through the side section at the marked separation point K using the oscillating body saw.

Fig 6: Identifying Side Cutting Section
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Removing expanded sealant
1. 6.1. The side section is factory-sealed with expanded sealant Y from the light housing to the rear center panel joint. The expanded sealant will be destroyed when you change the side section and must be replaced.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Expanded Sealant
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