Removing Spring Strut Mount

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Grind down spotwelds.

Fig 1: Spring Strut Mount Component Location
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Loosen welded joints.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Strut Mount Welded Joints
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1. 2.1. Grind down spotwelds.
2. 2.2. Grind down MIG seams.
Loosen welded joints.

Fig 3: Identifying Spring Strut Mount Welded Joints
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1. 3.1. Grind down spotwelds in the area -A- through two plate thicknesses.
2. 3.2. Grind down spotwelds.
3. 3.3. Grind down MIG seams.
Loosen welded joints.

Fig 4: Identifying Spring Strut Mount Welded Joints
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1. 4.1. Grind down spotwelds.
2. 4.2. Grind down MIG seams.
Loosen welded joints.

Fig 5: Identifying Spring Strut Mount Spotwelds (Right)
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1. 5.1. Grind down spotwelds.
2. 5.2. Grind down MIG seams.
Heat connection areas using a hot-air gun.

Fig 6: Identifying Spring Strut Mount Plug Weld (Left)
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Remove spring strut mount.