41 00... Opening Adhesive Bonds

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1. Opening spot-weld bonds

OPEN WELD SPOTS .

WARNING: Extract vapors and gases.
Use personal protective clothing/equipment.

Heat connecting flange with a hot-air blower. Heat components to max. 250°C object temperature.

Release connection flange with chisel.

Remove adhesive residue from connecting flange.

2. Opening adhesive bonds

If necessary, open existing PUNCH OR BLIND RIVETS .

Roughly cut out damaged component.

WARNING: Extract vapors and gases.
Use personal protective clothing/equipment.

Heat adhesive flange with a hot-air blower. Heat components to max. 250°C object temperature.

The component can be peeled with the aid of pliers. Do not damage adjacent components.

Remove adhesive residue from connecting flange.

3. Opening adhesive bonds on aluminum roofs

Procedure is described in detailed in the relevant repair instructions.

4. Opening adhesive bonds on carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic parts

Procedure is described in detailed in the relevant repair instructions.