Removing Front Side Member (Outer Rear Section)

Grind off welded seam.

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Welded seam
Unscrew self-tapping screws -1- .

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

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Bonding areas
Remove front side member (outer rear section).