Removing Rear Cover Plate (Coupe)

Loosen joints.

1.1 Drill out penetrated joints -A- .
> Diameter 4 mm

> 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

1.2 Remove punch rivets -B- using > VAS 852 001 - dent removal unit and > VAS 6790 - compact booster .

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Joints

Unscrew self-tapping screws
> 5X00IN24 SETTING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS

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Self-tapping screws
Heat bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower .

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Bonding areas
Remove rear cover plate (Coupe).