Removing Side Member Reinforcement

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Fig 1: Side Member Reinforcement Component Location

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Remove side member reinforcement.

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

1.1. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill;

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Heat bonding areas.

2.1. Pull down side member reinforcement in the inner B-pillar area -arrow A- and remove it -arrows a-

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