Removing Front Side Member

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Do not damage the inner reinforcement and the flanges in the connection area while cutting.

Fig 1: Locating Inner Reinforcement

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Fig 2: Front Side Member Component Location (Rear Section)

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1. Cut off side member in accordance with the new part.
   Fig 3: Cutting Off Side Member

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2. Drill off spotwelds using a spotweld drill bit.
   Fig 4: Identifying Spotwelds Drilling Areas Of Side Member

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   1. 2.1. Grind down MAG seams in -area A-  .
3. Drill out punch rivets using twist drill Nr.201  .
   Fig 5: Identifying Rivets Drilling Areas Of Side Member (Right)

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   Fig 6: Identifying Rivets Drilling Areas Of Side Member (Left)

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   Fig 7: Removing Side Member

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4. Heat up bonding areas using a hot-air gun.
   Fig 8: Identifying Bonding Areas Of Side Member

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5. Remove side member.
6. Fit sub-part using the straightening set. Shorten side member as required.