Removing Body Front Section

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The steps described here relate to the left side. The same steps must also be performed on the right side.

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Drill out spotwelds A  through two plate thicknesses.

1. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill Nr.129  .
   Fig 1: Drilling Out Spotwelds On Body Front Section (1 Of 5)

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   Fig 2: Drilling Out Spotwelds On Body Front Section (2 Of 5)

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   Fig 3: Drilling Out Spotwelds On Body Front Section (3 Of 5)

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   Fig 4: Drilling Out Spotwelds On Body Front Section (4 Of 5)

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   Fig 5: Drilling Out Spotwelds On Body Front Section (5 Of 5)

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2. Mill off spotwelds using a spherical cutter  .
   Fig 6: Drilling Out Spotwelds On Body Front Section Using Spherical Cutter

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3. Grind down MIG seams.
   Fig 7: Grinding Down MIG Seams On Body Front Section (1 Of 3)

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   Fig 8: Grinding Down MIG Seams On Body Front Section (2 Of 3)

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   Fig 9: Grinding Down MIG Seams On Body Front Section (3 Of 3)

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4. Heat up connection areas using a hot-air gun.
   Fig 10: Heating Up Connection Areas Using Hot-Air Gun (1 Of 4)

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   Fig 11: Heating Up Connection Areas Using Hot-Air Gun (2 Of 4)

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   Fig 12: Heating Up Connection Areas Using Hot-Air Gun (3 Of 4)

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   Fig 13: Heating Up Connection Areas Using Hot-Air Gun (4 Of 4)

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5. Remove body front section.