Possible separation points

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IMPORTANT: Cuts can be made in defined areas in the outer side member due to the parts dimensions. The purpose of the different cuts is to keep the repair area as small as possible in the event of damage.
The diagram should help you to determine the correct position of cuts.

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Possible separation points on outer side member
A-B-C Replace cuts for outer side member
514555 Replacing outer side member
A-D Replace cuts for centre side member
51455503 REPLACING OUTER SIDE MEMBER (FRONT SECTION)
B-D-E Replace cuts tir B-pillar reinforcement
514255 REPLACING B-PILLAR REINFORCEMENT
D-E Replace cuts for B-pillar
514155 REPLACING B-PILLAR
C-E Replace cuts for rear side member
51455505 REPLACING OUTER SIDE MEMBER (REAR SECTION)

IMPORTANT: Only make cuts in the top plate. Make sure not to damage the plate underneath when doing this.

IMPORTANT: Mark cuts A, B, C and D in accordance with the new part. Make sure to leave an overlap of approx. 30 mm with respect to the body.

Mark and make cuts -A and B- . > Distance 22 mm > Distance 54 mm

Fig 1: Checking B-Pillar Cutting Component Location (A And B)
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Cuts A and B
Mark and make cuts -C and D- . > Distance 93 mm > Distance 46 mm

Fig 2: Checking B-Pillar Cutting Dimension (C And D)
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Cuts C and D

Disconnect connection points.

3.1 Drill out spotwelds.

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Spotwelds

3.2 Remove punch rivets in area -A- 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

3.3 Drill out spotwelds in the area -B- .

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Spotwelds

Bend up edges in the front door aperture > Edges in door aperture.

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Edges in door aperture
1. 4.1 Heat bonding areas > Edges in door aperture using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower .
2. 4.2 Bend up edges in the front door aperture > Edges in door aperture using > VAS 6635 - crimping pliers set, 4-piece.
Bend up edges in the front door aperture > Edges in door aperture.

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Edges in door aperture
1. 5.1 Heat bonding areas > Edges in door aperture using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower .
2. 5.2 Bend up edges in the front door aperture > Edges in door aperture using > VAS 6635 - crimping pliers set, 4-piece.
Heat bonding areas > Bonding areas in door aperture using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower .

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Bonding areas in door aperture
Heat bonding areas > Bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower .

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Bonding areas
Remove B-pillar.