Removing Rear Side Member

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Loosen connection points on one side only. Do not damage the sheet-metal panel underneath.

1. Drill out spot welds using > VAS 882 001 - spot-weld remover  .
2. Remove cross member for spare wheel.

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   Cross member for spare wheel

3. Remove rear side member reinforcement -1-  .
4. Drill out spot welds using > VAS 882 001 - spot-weld remover  .

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   Rear side member reinforcement

5. Drill out spot welds using > VAS 882 001 - spot-weld remover  .

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   Rear side member

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   Rear side member

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   Rear side member

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

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   Rear side member

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   Rear side member

7. Remove rear side member.