Removing Centre Side Member

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Only make cuts in the top plate. Make sure not to damage the plate underneath when doing this.

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Mark cuts B, C and D in accordance with the new part. Make sure to leave an overlap of approx. 3 cm with respect to the body.

Fig 1: Centre Side Member Component Location

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Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill;

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Heat bonding areas.

2.1. Bend up edge of wheel arch -A- .

2.2. Remove centre side member.

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