Removing Front Side Member (Front Section)

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Since the replacement side member section has a tolerance of ± 1.5 mm in length, the cut on the vehicle may have to be adjusted.

1. Unscrew self-tapping screw -1-  .

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   Self-tapping screw

2. Mark and make cut -A -  >Distance 326 mm .
   Fig 1: Checking Front Side Member (Front Section) Cutting Dimension

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   Cut

3. Grind down welded seams.

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   Welded seams

4. Loosen front side member (front section).

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   Front side member (front section)

   1. 4.1 Unscrew self-tapping screws -1-  .
   2. 4.2. Remove punch rivets using >VAS 852 001 - body dent removal system, aluminum  and >VAS 6790 - compact booster  .

      > 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

5. Heat bonding areas using >V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower  .

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   Bonding areas on support

6. Remove front side member (front section).