Removing Rear Side Member

Fig 1: Rear Side Member Component Location

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Installation position of rear side member

1. Drill through punch rivets using a > Nr.201 - twist drill. 

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   Removing inner rear side member

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   Removing upper rear side member

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   Removing rear side member

2. Heat bonding areas. > V.A.G 1416 - Hot-Air Blower 

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   Heating bonding areas

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   Heating bonding areas

3. Remove rear side member.