Removing Holder

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Tapping with a hammer will break the thread in the cast component. As a result, the self-tapping screws in the inner side member will fall down.

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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Rivet area
Remove holder.
Use a hammer to tap against the tips of the self-tapping screws -1- .

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Self-tapping screws
Tap self-tapping screws through.