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Removing Centre Cross Member

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Shown on the left-hand side of the vehicle. The steps are identical for the right-hand side of the vehicle.

  1. Bend up sheetmetal brackets -1-  .
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    Sheetmetal brackets

  2. Disconnect connection points.
    1. 2.1 Drill out spotwelds in area -A-  .
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      Spotwelds

    2. 2.2 Cut welded seams on the centre cross member.
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      Welded seams

  3. Remove centre cross member.