Removing Frame For Light

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Fig 1: Frame For Light Component Location

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Remove side trim panel (frame for light). → 531755 REPLACING SIDE REINFORCEMENT (FRAME FOR LIGHT) - section on "Removing"
Separating and milling off welded joints
1. 2.1. Separate inert-gas welded seam in area -A- using a parting grinder.
2. 2.2. Mill off spotwelds in areas -B- and -C- using a spotweld cutter.
  
  Fig 2: Separating And Milling Off Welded Joints
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Separating and milling off spotwelds
1. 3.1. Separate spotwelds in area -A- from the inside using a parting grinder.
2. 3.2. Mill off spotwelds in areas -B- and -D- using a spotweld cutter.
3. 3.3. Mill off spotwelds in area -C- using a spotweld cutter (2 plate thicknesses).
  
  Fig 3: Separating And Milling Off Spotwelds
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Milling off and separating spotwelds
1. 4.1. Mill off spotwelds in areas -A- and -B- using a spotweld cutter.
2. 4.2. Separate spotwelds in area -C- using a parting grinder.
  
  Fig 4: Milling Off And Separating Spotwelds
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