Removing Rear Side Member (Section)
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Cut completely through the rear side member (section) in the marked area.
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Mark cut X
in accordance with the new part. Make sure to leave an overlap of approx. 3 cm with respect to the body.
- Mark and make cut. → Distance: 180 mm
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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; see Gr. 2.4; Workshop Equipment Manual Nr.129
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- Heat the marked bonding surfaces.
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- Remove rear side member (section).