Removing Seat Cross Member

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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 

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   Cut

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   Cut

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

      >5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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      Punch rivets

   2. 2.2  Drill out spotwelds.

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      Spotwelds

3. Cut welded seams on the seat cross member.

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   Welded seams

4. Heat up bonding areas.

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   Upper bonding areas

5. Remove seat cross member.