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Removing Side Member Reinforcement

Fig 1: Side Member Reinforcement Component Location
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  1. Remove side member reinforcement.

    Information 

    Drill out the connection point on one side only. Do not damage the plate underneath.

    1. 1.1. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill  .
      Fig 2: Identifying Side Member Reinforcement
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  2. Heat bonding areas.
    1. 2.1. Pull down side member reinforcement in the inner B-pillar area -arrow A-  and remove it -arrows a-  .
      Fig 3: Identifying Side Member Reinforcement
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