Removing Inner Side Member

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Fig 1: Inner Side Member Component Location

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Loosen connection points on one side only. Do not damage the sheet-metal panel underneath.

Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill; .

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Drill out spotwelds on reinforcement -1- using spotweld drill; .

2.1. Remove reinforcement.

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Drill through spotwelds in area -A- using spotweld drill; .

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Loosen connection points on one side only. Do not damage the sheet-metal panel underneath.
Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill; .

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Heat the marked bonding areas.

5.1. Remove inner side member.

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