Removing Rear Cross Member

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Fig 1: Rear Cross Member Component Location

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Installation position of rear cross member

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

Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill

1.1. Heat bonding areas marked in yellow.

1.2. Remove upper part of rear cross member.

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Removing upper part of rear cross member

Information

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

Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill

2.1. Remove lower part of cross member.

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Removing lower part of rear cross member