Replacing Rear Transverse Lock Support

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Fig 1: Rear Transverse Lock Support Component Location

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Installation position of rear transverse lock support

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

Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill .

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Removing rear transverse lock support
Make a sufficient gap between the corner plates at the left and right and the transverse lock support -arrows- .

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Removing rear transverse lock support
Heat the marked bonding surfaces.
1. 3.1. Pull closing panel to the rear in the lower area -arrows A- and then remove it by pulling it upwards -arrows a- .
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Removing rear transverse lock support