Removing Rear Cross Member

Remove punch rivets > Punch rivets using > VAS 852 001 - dent removal unit and > VAS 6790 - compact booster .
> 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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Punch rivets
Heat bonding areas > Bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower .

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Bonding areas
Heat bonding areas on foam part of hinge reinforcement > Bonding area on foam part of hinge reinforcement on both sides using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower .

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Bonding area on foam part of hinge reinforcement
Remove rear cross member.