Removing Longitudinal Member Reinforcement
- Loosen joints.
Joint connections
- 1.1 Remove punch rivets -A-
using >VAS 852 001 - dent removal unit
and >VAS 6790 - compact booster
.
> 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS
Information
Only drill hole through the top sheet-metal panel. Do not damage the sheet-metal panel underneath.
- 1.2 Drill out spotwelds -B- using >VAS 882 001 - spot-weld breaker .
- 1.3 Unscrew self-tapping screws.
- 1.1 Remove punch rivets -A-
using >VAS 852 001 - dent removal unit
and >VAS 6790 - compact booster
.
- Heat bonding areas using >V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower
.
Bonding areas
- Remove reinforcement for longitudinal member.