Replacing Rear Transverse Lock Support

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Fig 1: Rear Transverse Lock Support Component Location

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Information

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

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Heat the marked bonding surfaces.

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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