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Removing Side Member Reinforcement (Section)

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  1. Guide out unions on the side member (section).
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    Deflection

    Information 

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

    1. 1.1  Mark and make cuts -A-  and -B-  .
    2. 1.2  Drill out spotwelds using > VAS 882 001 - spot-weld breaker  .
  2. Remove side member reinforcement (section).