Removing Rear Closing Panel

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Fig 1: Rear Closing Panel Component Location

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Information

Loosen connection points on one side only. Do not damage the sheet-metal panel underneath.

Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill; see Gr. 2.4; Workshop Equipment Manual Nr.129 .

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Heat the marked bonding surfaces.

2.1. Removing rear closing panel

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