Removing Front Cross Panel (Firewall Reinforcement)

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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.

Drill out spotwelds using > VAS 882 001 - Spot-weld remover .

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Spotwelds
Grind down welded seams -1- .

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Welded seams
Remove front cross panel (firewall reinforcement).