Removing Inner Side Member

Fig 1: Inner 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;  .

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2. Drill out spotwelds on reinforcement -1-  using spotweld drill;  .
   1. 2.1. Remove reinforcement.

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3. Drill through spotwelds in area -A-  using spotweld drill;  .

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   Information 

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

4. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill;  .

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5. Heat the marked bonding areas.
   1. 5.1. Remove inner side member.

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