Removing Front Side Member (Inner Rear Section)

Grind off welded seams -1- .

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Welded seams
Unscrew self-tapping screws

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Self-tapping screws
Remove punch rivets fusing > VAS 852 001 - dent removal unit and > VAS 6790 - compact booster.
> 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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Punch rivets
Drill out punch rivet

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

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Bonding area
Remove front side member (inner rear section).