Removing (Outer Part Of) Longitudinal Member For Wheel Housing Upper Section

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Disconnect connection points.

Fig 1: Longitudinal Member For Wheel Housing Upper Section Component Location (Outer Part)
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Connection points
1. 1.1 Unscrew self-tapping screws -1- .
2. 1.2 Remove punch rivets -A- using > VAS 852 001 - dent removal unit and > VAS 6790 - compact booster .
  5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS
3. 1.3 Drill out spotwelds -B- .
Open welded seams.

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

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Bonding areas
Remove (outer part of) longitudinal member for wheel housing upper section.