Removing Lower Firewall Cross Member

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Loosen front firewall cross member.

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Front firewall cross member
1. 1.1 Unscrew self-tapping screws.
2. 1.2 Loosen friction element welded joints.
  > 5X00IN29 REPLACING FRICTION ELEMENT WELDED JOINT
3. 1.3 Grind down welded seam -1-
Loosen lower firewall cross member.

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Lower firewall cross member
1. 2.1 Unscrew self-tapping screws.
2. 2.2 Loosen friction element welded joints.
  > 5X00IN29 REPLACING FRICTION ELEMENT WELDED JOINT
Heat bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower .

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Bonding areas
Remove lower firewall cross member.