Removing Frame Head (Impact Absorber Mount)

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Fig 1: Frame Head Component Location (Impact Absorber Mount)

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Information

All straightening work on the body in the connection area of the sheetmetal parts to be replaced must be completed before the damaged parts are removed.

Remove frame head (impact absorber mount).
1. 1.1. Grind down the MIG-welded joints between the frame head (impact absorber mount) and top side member using the parting grinder → see Fig 2 (areas -A- , -B- , -C- , -D- ).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying MIG-Welded Joints Between Frame Head - Impact Absorber Mount (1 Of 5)
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  Fig 3: Identifying MIG-Welded Joints Between Frame Head - Impact Absorber Mount (2 Of 5)
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  Fig 4: Identifying MIG-Welded Joints Between Frame Head - Impact Absorber Mount (3 Of 5)
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  Fig 5: Identifying MIG-Welded Joints Between Frame Head - Impact Absorber Mount (4 Of 5)
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  Fig 6: Identifying MIG-Welded Joints Between Frame Head - Impact Absorber Mount (5 Of 5)
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Remove frame head (impact absorber mount).

Fig 7: Removing Frame Head (Impact Absorber Mount)
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