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Removing Rear Side Member (Section)

  1. Remove spare-wheel well.
  2. Remove rear closing panel. → 530555 replacing rear closing panel 
  3. Remove frame for light. → 536255 replacing frame for light 
  4. Drill out spotwelds using Spotweld drill   .
    Fig 1: Removing brake line holder
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  5. Remove brake line holder.

    Information 

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

  6. Mark and make cuts. → Distance: 25 mm → Distance: 30 mm 
    1. 6.1. Make a wide cut at the wheel housing seam -area b-  so that the side member lying underneath can be cut.
      Fig 2: Identifying Cut At Wheel Housing Seam Area
      G09809942Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 6.2. Make a cut on the side member.
      Fig 3: Identifying Cut At Wheel Housing Seam Area (Side Member)
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    Information 

    Drill out spotwelds A  through two plate thicknesses.

  7. Drill out spotwelds using Spotweld drill   .
    Fig 4: Identifying Spotwelds
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  8. Remove rear side member (section).
    1. 8.1. Drill out spotwelds using Spotweld drill   .
    2. 8.2. Heat up connection areas using a hot-air gun.
    3. 8.3. Remove rear side member (section).
      Fig 5: Identifying Rear Side Member Spotwelds
      G09809945Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Drill out spotwelds using Spotweld drill   .
    Fig 6: Drilling Out Spotwelds (Remaining Piece)
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  10. Make a cut on the side member in -area a-  in accordance with the new part.