Removing Rear Longitudinal Member

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Loosen joints.

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Joint connections
1. 1.1 Remove punch rivets using > VAS 852 001 - dent removal unit, aluminium and > VAS 6790 - compact booster.
  > 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS
2. 1.2 Grind down welded seam -1- .
3. 1.3 Unscrew self-tapping screws -2- .
Grind down welded seam

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Welded seam
Unscrew self-tapping screws.

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Joint connections
Heat bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower.

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Bonding areas
Heat bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower.

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Bonding areas
Heat bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower.

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Bonding areas
Remove rear side member -1- with front side member (closing element) -2- .

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Removing components