Removing Longitudinal Member For Wheel Housing Upper Section

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Loosen connection points on one side only. Do not damage the sheet-metal panel underneath.

1. 1.1. Drill out spotwelds -A-  using spotweld drill;   .
2. 1.2. Grind down welded seams.

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Loosen connection points on one side only. Do not damage the sheet-metal panel underneath.

1. 2.1. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill;   .
2. 2.2. Make rough cuts -1-  along the A-pillar.

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

3. 2.3. Mark and make cut -2-  . → Distance: 80 mm 
4. 2.4. Grind down welded seam -A-  .

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1. 3.1. Remove reinforcements.

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1. 4.1. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill;   .

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1. 5.1. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill;   .
2. 5.2. Grind down welded seams.
3. 5.3. Grind down spotwelds -A-  from the inside.

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1. 6.1. Remove longitudinal member for wheel housing.

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