Removing Side Member Reinforcement (Rear Filler Plate)

Loosen rear filler plate.

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Joints

A	Remove punch rivets using > VAS 852 001 - body dent removal system. aluminium and > VAS 6790 - compact booster .
B	Drill out Denetrated joints using > Diameter 4 mm .

Separate welded seams.

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Welded seams
Heat the marked bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower.

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Bonding areas
Remove rear filler plate.