Replacing Side Panel Bottom Section

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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 spotwelds.

Fig 1: Side Panel Bottom Section Component Location
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Drill out spotweld A through two plate thicknesses.
1. 1.1. Drill out spotwelds using Spotweld Drill .
2. 1.2. Grind down the spot welds in area -B- .
Grind down MIG seams.

Fig 2: Identifying Side Panel Bottom Section MIG Seams Area
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Heat up connection areas using a hot-air gun.

Fig 3: Identifying Side Panel Bottom Section Heat Up Connection Areas
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Remove side panel bottom section.