Removing Side Section Lower Part

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Unscrew self-tapping screws -1- from rear closing panel -2- .

Fig 1: Side Section Lower Part Component Location
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Rear closing panel
Remove punch rivets and penetrated joints -1- and -2- 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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Punch rivets and penetrated joints
Heat the marked bonding areas using V.A.G 1416 - Hot-Air Blower .

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Bonding areas
Remove side section lower part.