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Removing Side Member Reinforcement

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  1. Drill out spotwelds > Spotwelds. 
    Fig 1: Outer Side Member Component Location (Rear Section)
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    Spotwelds

  2. Heat bonding areas > Bonding areas  using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower  .
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    Bonding areas

  3. Remove side member reinforcement.