Removing light frame (section)
Installation Location
Scheme 1271
Scheme 1272
1. Cutting through light frame
1.1. Cut through the light frame of connection point -A- using the body saw. (Scheme 1247)
1.2. Cut through the light frame of connection point -B- using the body saw. (Scheme 1247)
Scheme 1273
2. Separating and milling off spotwelds
2.1. Separate spotwelds in areas -A- and -C- using a parting grinder. (Scheme 1248)
2.2. Mill off spotwelds in area -B- using a spotweld cutter. (Scheme 1248)
Scheme 1274
3. Milling off spotwelds
3.1. Mill off spotwelds in areas -A- and -C- using a spotweld cutter. (Scheme 1249)
3.2. Mill off spotwelds in areas -B- and -D- using a spotweld cutter (2 plate thicknesses). (Scheme 1249)
Scheme 1275
4. Milling off spotwelds
4.1. Mill off spotwelds in areas -A- and -B- using a spotweld cutter (2 plate thicknesses). (Scheme 1250)
Scheme 1276
5. Milling off spotwelds
5.1. Mill off spotwelds in areas -A- and -C- using a spotweld cutter. (Scheme 1251)
5.2. Mill off spotwelds in area -B- using a spotweld cutter (2 plate thicknesses). (Scheme 1251)
| CAUTION | Danger of explosion and fire from flying sparks during grinding and welding work! Danger of injury and danger of damage to vehicle parts and other vehicles due to flying sparks |
> Cover vehicle parts such as battery, fuel system, paintwork, glass and passenger compartment parts with fire-proof covers and, if necessary, remove batteries and fuel-carrying components.
> No other vehicles may be left unprotected in areas used for body repair!
Scheme 1277
1. Clean undersealing, adhesive residue and paint off the body connecting flanges in the marked areas -A, B, C, D- using a hot-air gun or rotary brush. Grind the connecting flanges until bare. (Scheme 1252)
2. Coating spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder paint
2.1. Coat spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder paint.
| CAUTION | Danger of injury! Sharp-edge burrs on body and unit parts! Injuries from sharp edges on body and unit parts. |
> Wear protective gloves when working in the area of sharp-edged body and unit parts!