Preparing Rear Wheel Housing (Inner Section)

1. Cut rear wheel housing (inner section) according to the cut-out in the body.

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   Cutting rear wheel housing (inner section)

2. Remove remaining piece -1-  on the spare part -2-  .

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   Remaining piece

   1. 2.1 Remove spotwelds -3-  and drill holes for plug-welding.
   2. 2.2 Heat adhesive in the marked area using > V.A.G 1416 - Hot-Air Blower  .
   3. 2.3 Remove remaining piece -1-  from the spare part -2-  .
3. Secure rear wheel housing (inner section) to the body.
4. Drill holes for blind rivets through both sheetmetal plates. > Diameter 6.6 mm 

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   Holes for blind rivets

5. Remove rear wheel housing (inner section).
6. Prepare surfaces on the rear wheel housing (inner section) on the inside.

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   Preparing inner surfaces

   A	Preparation for plug-welding.
   B	Preparation for bonding and resistance spot-welding. > 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE PAH.071.781.00
   C	Preparation for bonding and riveting. > 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE PAH.071.781.00
   D	Preparation for applying a full weld using inert gas.

7. Prepare surfaces on the rear wheel housing (inner section) on the outside.

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Preparing outer surfaces