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Removing Body Front Section

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Shown on the left side.

Right side same as left side.

  1. Unscrew self-tapping screws -1-  .
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    Self-tapping screws

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    Self-tapping screws

  2. 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

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    Punch rivets

  3. Drill out spotwelds.
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    Spotwelds

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    Inner spotwelds

  4. Grind down welded seams -1-  .
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    Welded seams

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

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    Bonding areas

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    Bonding areas

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    Bonding areas

  6. Remove body front section.