Removing Frame Head (Impact Absorber Mount)

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Fig 1: Removing Frame Head (Impact Absorber Mount)

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Information

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 frame head (impact absorber mount).
1. 1.1. Grind the inert gas arc welding joints between the frame head (impact absorber mount) and top side member using the parting grinder → see Fig 2 (areas -A- , -B- , -C-, -D-) .
  
  Fig 2: Grinding Inert Gas Arc Welding Joints Between Frame Head Areas A-D (Impact Absorber Mount)
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  Fig 3: Identifying Frame Head Areas A (Impact Absorber Mount)
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  Fig 4: Identifying Frame Head Areas B (Impact Absorber Mount)
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  Fig 5: Identifying Frame Head Areas C (Impact Absorber Mount)
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  Fig 6: Identifying Frame Head Areas D (Impact Absorber Mount)
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Remove frame head (impact absorber mount).

Fig 7: Removing Frame Head (Impact Absorber Mount)
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