Replacing Rear Transverse Lock Support

Fig 1: Rear Transverse Lock Support Component Location

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Information 

Drill out the connection point on one side only. Do not damage the plate underneath.

1. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill;  .
   Fig 2: Removing Rear Transverse Lock Support

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2. Make a sufficient gap between the corner plates at the left and right and the transverse lock support -arrows-  .
   Fig 3: Removing Rear Transverse Lock Support

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3. Heat the marked bonding surfaces.
   1. 3.1. Pull closing panel to the rear in the lower area -arrows A-  and then remove it by pulling it upwards -arrows a-  .
      Fig 4: Removing Rear Transverse Lock Support

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