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Removing Rear Cross Member

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Fig 1: Rear Cross Member Component Location
G14270290Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation position of rear cross member

  1. Drill through spotwelds using a > Nr.129 - spotweld drill: see Gr. 2.4: Workshop Equipment Service Information. 
    G14270291Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Removing rear cross member

  2. Drill through spotwelds using a > Nr.129 - spotweld drill: see Gr. 2.4: Workshop Equipment Service Information. 
    G14270292Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Removing rear cross member

  3. Heat the marked bonding areas.
    1. 3.1  Remove upper part of rear cross member.
      G14270293Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Removing rear cross member

  4. Remove lower part of rear cross member.

    Information 

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

    1. 4.1  Drill through spotwelds using a > Nr.129 - spotweld drill: see Gr. 2.4: Workshop Eguipment Service Information, 
      G14270294Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Removing lower part of rear cross member

  5. Heat the marked bonding surfaces.
    1. 5.1  Remove lower part of rear cross member.
      G14270295Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Removing lower part of rear cross member

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