Removing Rear Side Member

Fig 1: Rear Side Member Component Location

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Information 

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

1. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill; see Gr. 2.4; Workshop Equipment Manual Nr.129  .
   1. 1.1. Remove cross member for spare wheel.

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   Information 

   CAUTION: Loosen connection points on one side only. Do not damage the sheet-metal panel underneath.
2. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill; see Gr. 2.4; Workshop Equipment Manual Nr.129  .
   1. 2.1. Remove rear side member reinforcement -1 -  .

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   Information 

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

3. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill; see Gr. 2.4; Workshop Equipment Manual Nr.129  .

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4. Heat the marked bonding areas.

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5. Remove rear side member.