Removing Lower Cover Plate

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Disconnect connection points.

Fig 1: Lower Cover Plate Component Location
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Connection points
1. 1.1 Unscrew self-tapping screws
2. 1.2 Remove punch rivets -A- using > VAS 852 001 - dent removal unit, aluminium and > VAS 6790 - compact booster.
  5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS
3. 1.3 Drill out spotwelds -B- .
Heat bonding areas. > V.A.G 1416 - Hot-air blower

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Bonding areas
Remove lower cover plate.