Insulation And Roof Reinforcements, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Use a carpet knife to cut the insulation and roof reinforcements -1 and 2- into strips with a width of approx. 9 cm -3- -dotted lines-.

-- Pull off the strips -3- from roof.

-- Cut back the excess adhesive -4- using the :VAG1561 A and the :VAG1561/20 -5-.

NOTE:

If the paint structure was damaged while removing the insulation and roof reinforcements, paint damage must be repaired in accordance with the specifications in the Paint service information.

Fig 1: Identifying Front -1- And Rear -2- Insulation And Roof Reinforcement

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