Removing Side Section Reinforcement

1. 3.1. Cut through riveted joints in area -A-  using a parting grinder and remove them.

Fig 2: Loosening Riveted Joints

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1. 4.1. Mill off spotwelds in areas -A-  and -B-  using a spotweld cutter.

Fig 3: Identifying Spotwelds Area (A And B)

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1. 5.1. Mill off spotwelds in area -A-  using a spotweld cutter.

Fig 4: Identifying Spotwelds Area (A)

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Removing expanded sealant

• The side section reinforcement is factory-sealed for roof reinforcement with expanded sealant in area -Y-  .
• The expanded sealant will be destroyed when you change the side section reinforcement and must be replaced  .

Fig 5: Identifying Expanded Sealant Area

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Separating body parts

• In the case of bonded panel joints with a hardened bonded layer on the outer panel, apply a generous amount of heat to heat up the outer panel in the area of the spotwelds. →  Diagram Of Body Bonding Points And Sealing Elements 
• After removing the loosened body part, old adhesive must be removed and any uneven spots sanded down. The flange area must then be pre-treated for bonding. For the procedure see: Information on the use of structural adhesive in vehicle manufacturing →  Information On The Use Of Structural Adhesives In Vehicle Construction 

1. 6.1. Heat up bonded joints in the area between the side section reinforcement and body using the Leister Electron hot-air gun/V.A.G. 1416 WE 1119  and remove side section reinforcement.