Section of side panel, rear sill: Removing

Fig 1: Illustration For Step 3

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1. Position the car in an aligning bench and cross-measure if necessary.
2. Cut the panel as illustrated.
3. Drill out the spot-welds.
4. Lift away the panel.
5. Check the underlying reinforcement. Replace if damaged.
6. Drill out the spot-welds in the reinforcement.
   Fig 2: Illustration For Step 6

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7. Knock away the reinforcement.