Removing Seat Cross Member

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

Mark and make cut.
-A- > Length 20 mm

Fig 1: Checking Top Plate Cutting Dimension
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Cut

Fig 2: Seat Cross Member Component Location
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Cut

Disconnect connection points.

2.1 Remove punch rivets using > VAS 852 001 - body dent removal system, aluminum and > VAS 6790 - compact booster .

5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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Punch rivets

2.2 Drill out spotwelds.

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Spotwelds

Cut welded seams on the seat cross member.

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Welded seams
Heat up bonding areas.

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Upper bonding areas
Remove seat cross member.