41 05 800 Releasing Bonded Folded Seam Connections
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- Remove area (1) of bead edge on wheel arch bend with a one-hand angle grinder and rough grinding wheel.
- Heat area (2) with hot air blower.CAUTION: Extract vapors and gases.
- Release connection flange with chisel.
- Grind adhesive residue (4) off wheel arch connection flange.CAUTION: Wear a grinding dust mask.
- Remove remnants of sealing material in area (3).