Removing Rear (Roof) Cross Member

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• Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle or a similar component.
• Naturally, some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well.

1. 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

2. Bend up sheetmetal brackets

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   Sheetmetal brackets

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

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   Bonding areas

4. Remove rear (roof) cross member.