LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Porsche >> 2023 >> Macan T >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 6 (53 - Body Rear) >> WM, 534855 Replacing Rear Longitudinal Member >> Removing Rear Longitudinal Member >> Removing Rear Side Member

Removing Rear Side Member

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Porsche Macan, 2020 Porsche Macan, and 2019 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Information 

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

  1. Drill out spot welds using > VAS 882 001 - spot-weld remover  .
  2. Remove cross member for spare wheel.
    G14362354Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Cross member for spare wheel

  3. Remove rear side member reinforcement -1-  .
  4. Drill out spot welds using > VAS 882 001 - spot-weld remover  .
    G14362355Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Rear side member reinforcement

  5. Drill out spot welds using > VAS 882 001 - spot-weld remover  .
    G14362356Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Rear side member

    G14362357Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Rear side member

    G14362358Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Rear side member

  6. Heat the marked bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower  .
    G14362359Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Rear side member

    G14362360Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Rear side member

  7. Remove rear side member.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals