Removing Front Cross Panel (Front Crash Support)

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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.

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Front crash support - shown on the Carrera as an example. The procedure for carrying out repairs is identical on the Boxster and Cayman.

Fig 1: Front Cross Panel Component Location (Front Crash Support)

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Installation position of front cross panel (front crash support)

Unscrew self-tapping screws.

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Unscrewing self-tapping screws
Remove punch rivets using > VAS 852 001 - Body Dent Removal System. Aluminium and > VAS 6790 - Compact Booster.
5X00IN REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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Removing punch rivets
Heat bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - Hot-Air Blower .

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Heating up bonding areas
Remove front cross panel (front crash support).