Remove/Install Plastic-Welded Component Parts Of Door Trim - AR72.00-P-0001-01LW

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Remove

Drill the centering point of the plastic spot welds (1) with a drill bit.
Drilling process with high revolution speed and low operating speed.

Use a drill bit with a diameter of 3.5 mm.
Cut off plastic spot welds with a spot facer (2).
Milling process with high revolution speed and low operating speed.

Use a M5 spot facer (2) as per DIN 373.
Remove any remaining residues of the plastic spot welds (1) with the chisel (3).
Use a chisel (3) as per DIN 5139 with a blade width of 10 mm.
Take off component.
Install
Position component part.
Cut off mounting domes (4) of the component part inserted in the door trim with the spot facer (2) so that it is flush with the level of the contact surface (5).
Only when installing a new component part.
Fasten component part with washers (6) and screws (7).