Removing Wing Rail

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Only make cuts in the top plate. Make sure not to damage the plate underneath when doing this.

Mark and make cut for wing rail. → Distance to lower edge of rail: 275 mm

Fig 1: Identifying Distance To Lower Edge Of Rail
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Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill .

Fig 2: Wing Rail Component Location
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Heat up connection areas using a hot-air gun.

Fig 3: Identifying Wing Rail
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Remove wing rail.