Removing Rear Side Member

Fig 1: Rear Side Member Component Location

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Information 

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

1. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill;  .
   1. 1.1. Remove cross member for spare wheel.
      Fig 2: Removing Spare Wheel Cross Member

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      Information 

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

2. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill;  .
   1. 2.1. Remove rear side member reinforcement -1-  .
      Fig 3: Removing Rear Side Member Reinforcement

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      Information 

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

3. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill;  .
   Fig 4: Removing Rear Side Member

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4. Heat the marked bonding areas.

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5. Remove rear side member.