Removing Headlight Mounting

Information 

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

Fig 1: Headlight Mounting Component Location

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1. Roughly cut out headlight mounting.

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   Information 

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

2. Drill out spotwelds. Spotweld drill bit Nr.129 Pneumatic spotweld remover, Vario Drill WS 90 WE 1139 

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3. Heat the marked bonding surfaces. 3.1. Remove support.

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4. Remove bracket for front side member.

   Information 

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

   1. 4.1. Drill out spotwelds. Spotweld drill bit Nr.129 Pneumatic spotweld remover, Vario Drill WS 90 WE 1139 
   2. 4.2. Remove remaining pieces.

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5. Remove headlight mounting.

   Information 

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

   1. 5.1. Drill out spotwelds. Spotweld drill bit Nr.129 Pneumatic spotweld remover, Vario Drill WS 90 WE 1139 
   2. 5.2. Remove welded seams.
   3. 5.3. Remove remaining pieces.

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