Replacing Rear Transverse Lock Support

Fig 1: Rear Transverse Lock Support Component Location

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Installation position of rear transverse lock support

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

1. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill  .

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   Removing rear transverse lock support

2. Make a sufficient gap between the corner plates at the left and right and the transverse lock support -arrows-  .

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   Removing rear transverse lock support

3. Heat the marked bonding surfaces.
   1. 3.1. Pull closing panel to the rear in the lower area -arrows A-  and then remove it by pulling it upwards -arrows a-  .

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   Removing rear transverse lock support