Removing Spring Strut Mount

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Remove punch rivets using > VAS 852 001 - Body Dent Removal System, Aluminium and > VAS 6790 - Compact Booster .
> 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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Punch rivets
Loosen spring strut mount at the bottom.

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Spring strut mount, bottom
1. 2.1 Unscrew self-tapping screws -1- .
2. 2.2 Remove punch rivets using > VAS 852 001 - Body Dent Removal System, Aluminium and > VAS 6790 - Compact Booster .
  > 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS
Loosen spring strut mount at the top.

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Spring strut mount, top
1. 3.1 Unscrew self-tapping screws -1- .
2. 3.2 Remove punch rivets using > VAS 852 001 - Body Dent Removal System, Aluminium and > VAS 6790 - Compact Booster .
  > 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS
Grind down welded seams.

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Welded seams
Loosen spring strut mount.

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Self-tapping screw
1. 5.1 Unscrew self-tapping screw -1- .
2. 5.2 Grind down welded seam -2- .
Heat inner bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - Hot-Air Blower .

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Inner bonding areas
Heat outer bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - Hot-Air Blower .

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Outer bonding areas
Remove spring strut mount.