41 05 800 Releasing Bonded Folded Seam Connections

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Fig 1: Identifying Bead Edge Area, Heated Area, Adhesive Residue And Sealing Material Remnants Area

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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).