Removing Rear Side Panel (Coupe)

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Mark cuts in accordance with the new part. Make sure to leave an overlap of approx. 30 mm with respect to the body.

Information

Only make cuts in the top plate. Make sure not to damage the plate underneath when doing this.

1. Mark and make cut -A-  on their of pillar.

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   Cut on roof pillar

2. Mark and make cut -A-  on the outer side member. > Distance 227 mm 

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   Cut on side member

3. Loosen friction element welded joints -A-  .

   > 5X00IN29 REPLACING FRICTION ELEMENT WELDED JOINT

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   Joints at the sides

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

   > 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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   Joints at the sides

5. Drill out penetrated joints -C-  using > Diameter 4 mm  .

   > 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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   Joints at the sides

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

   > 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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   Punch rivets

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   Joints at the bottom

7. Drill out penetrated joints -B-  using > Diameter 4 mm  .

   > 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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   Joints at the bottom

8. Bend up seam in the door aperture using > VAS 6635 - crimping pliers set, 4-piece  .

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   Seam in door aperture

9. Bend up seam in rear wheel arch using > VAS 6635 - crimping pliers set, 4-piece  .

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   Seam in rear wheel arch

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

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    Side bonding areas

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    Rear bonding areas

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    Bonding area

11. Remove rear side panel (Coupe).