Removing Wing Rail

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Unscrew self-tapping screws -1- using > VAS 852 007A - FDS sockets .

Fig 1: Wing Rail Component Location

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Self-tapping screws

IMPORTANT: Punch rivets in this area are not replaced.

1.1 Grind off the reshaped die side of the punch rivets in area -A and B- up to the fastening rail.

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Punch rivets

1.2 Heat bonding areas. > V.A.G 1416 - Hot-air blower

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Bonding areas

Pull wing rail from the ground punch rivets and remove.