Removing Wing Rail

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

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Self-tapping screws

Information

Punch rivets in this area are not replaced.
1. 1.1 Grind off the reshaped die side of the punch rivets in area -A and B- up to the fastening rail.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Outer Side Member Cutting Dimension (A)
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  Punch rivets
2. 1.2 Heat bonding areas. > V.A.G 1416 - Hot-air blower
  
  Fig 2: Checking Outer Side Member Cutting Dimension (B)
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  Bonding areas
Pull wing rail from the ground punch rivets and remove.