Removing Longitudinal Member For Wheel Housing Upper Section

Loosen joints at the top -A and B- .

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JOINTS AT TOP

A	Remove punch rivets using > VAS 852 001 - Body Dent Removal System, Aluminium and > VAS 6790 - Compact Booster . > 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS
B	Drill out penetrated joint. > diameter 4 mm

Remove punch rivets using > VAS 852 001 - Body Dent Removal System, Aluminium and > VAS 6790 - Compact Booster.
> 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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Punch rivets
Unscrew self-tapping screws -1- .
> 5X00IN24 SETTING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS

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Self-tapping screws
Grind down welded seam

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Welded seam
Heat bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - Hot-Air Blower.

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Bonding areas
Pull longitudinal member for wheel housing upper section out of the body.