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EFFICIENT REMOVAL OF BODY PANELS

BME000000000B03

## Body Measurements

• Before removal or rough-cutting, first measure the body at and around the damaged area against the standard reference dimension specifications. If there is deformation, use frame repair equipment to make a rough correction.

## Prevention of Body Deformation

• Use a clamp or a jack for removal and reinforce at and around the rough-cutting location to prevent deforming of the body.

## Selection of Cut-and-join Locations

• For parts where complete replacement is not feasible, careful cutting and joining operations should be followed. If the location to be cut is a flat area where there is no reinforcement, the selected cutting location should be where the welding distortion will be minimal.

## Removal of Associated Parts

• Protect moldings, garnishes, and ornaments with tape when removing associated parts.

## Rough Cutting of Damaged Panel

• Verify that there are no parts (such as pipes, hoses, and wiring harness) nearby or on the opposite side of a panel which could be damaged by heat.
• For cut-and-join areas, allow for an overlap of 30-50 mm {1.18-1.97 in} and then rough-cut the damaged panel.