Removing Rear Side Member (Section)

Fig 1: Rear Side Member Component Location (Section)

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Cut completely through the rear side member (section) in the marked area.

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Mark cut X in accordance with the new part. Make sure to leave an overlap of approx. 3 cm with respect to the body.

1. Mark and make cut. → Distance: 180 mm 

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

2. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill; 

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3. Heat the marked bonding surfaces.

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4. Remove rear side member (section).