Removing Seat Cross Member

Information 

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

1. Mark and make cut.

   -A-  > Length 20 mm 

   1. 1.1  Cutting guide from below.

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      Cut

   2. 1.2  Cutting guide from above.

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      Cut

2. Disconnect connection points.
   1. 2.1  Removing punch rivets using > VAS 852 001 - aluminium body dent removal unit  and > VAS 6790 - compact booster. 

      > 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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      Punch rivets

   2. 2.2  Drill out spot welds.

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      Spot welds

3. Cut welded seams on the seat cross member.

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   Welded seams

4. Heat bonding areas.

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   Upper bonding areas

5. Removing seat cross member.