41 05 800 Releasing Bonded Folded Seam Connections

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Fig 1: Identifying Bead Edge Area, Heating Area And Sealing Areas

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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).