Removing Top Inner Rear Axle Cross Member

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Grind down MIG seams.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Trunk Floor Panel MIG Seams
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Drill out spotwelds using Spotweld Drill .

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Trunk Floor Panel Drill Out Spotwelds
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Drill out spotwelds through two plate thicknesses.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Trunk Floor Panel Drill Out Spotwelds
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Drill out spotwelds.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Trunk Floor Panel Drill Out Spotwelds
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Heat up connection areas using a hot-air gun.

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Trunk Floor Panel Heat Up Connection Areas
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Remove top inner rear axle cross member.