Removing Wing Joining Plate

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IMPORTANT:

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.

Fig 1: Wing Joining Plate Component Location

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Front wing joining plate

Drill through clinch points using a drill bit. > Diameter 6.5 mm .
Drill through punch rivets -A- using a > Nr.201 - twist drill .

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Removing wing joining plate
Heat up bonding areas using a hot-air gun.

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Loosening bonding areas
Remove wing joining plate.