Removing Closing Element For Longitudinal Member

Fig 1: Closing Element For Longitudinal Member Component Location

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Installation position of closing element for longitudinal member

1. Remove punch rivets using > VAS 852 001 - Body Dent Removal System, Aluminum  and > VAS 6790 - Compact Booster  and unscrew and remove flow drill screws -1-  .

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   Removing punch rivets

2. Heat bonding surfaces marked in yellow using > V.A.G 1416 - Hot-Air Blower. 

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   Heating bonding surfaces

   Loosen clinch points -C-  by lifting the outer panel up slightly.

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   Loosening clinch points

3. Remove closing element for longitudinal member.