Removing Outer Side Panel Section

Information 

• Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle or a similar component. 
• Naturally, some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well. 

Information 

Only make cuts in the top plate. Make sure not to damage the plate underneath when doing this.

1. Remove punch rivet using >VAS 852 001 - dent removal unit, aluminum  and >VAS 6790 - compact booster  .

   > 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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   Punch rivet

2. Mark and make cuts -A-  and -B-  .

   >Distance 30 mm 

   >Distance 123 mm 

   Fig 1: Checking Outer Side Panel Section Cutting Dimension

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   Separation points

3. Remove outer side panel section.