Removing Side Member Reinforcement

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Remove outer side member. → Removing Outer Side Member
Remove A-pillar reinforcement. → Removing A-Pillar Reinforcement 513855 REPLACING A-PILLAR REINFORCEMENT
Remove outer B-pillar reinforcement. → Installing B-Pillar Reinforcement 514255 REPLACING B-PILLAR REINFORCEMENT
Heat up connection areas with a hot-air gun and remove sealing element.

Fig 1: Side Member Reinforcement Component Location
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Loosen welded joints.

Fig 2: Identifying Welded Joints On Side Member Reinforcement
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1. 5.1. Grind down spotwelds.
2. 5.2. Grind down laser-welded seams.
Loosen welded joints.

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Joints On Side Member Reinforcement
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1. 6.1. Grind down spotwelds.
2. 6.2. Grind down MIG seam.
Grind down the spotwelds.

Fig 4: Removing Spotwelds On Side Member Reinforcement
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Heat up connection areas using a hot-air gun.

Fig 5: Identifying Side Member Reinforcement
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Remove lower side member reinforcement.