Removing Inner Rear Closing Panel

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Loosen connection points on one side only. Do not damage the sheet-metal panel underneath.

Heat the marked area and remove the baffles -1- until the underlying welding points -2- are accessible.

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Baffles
Drill out spotwelds using > VAS 882 001 - spot-weld breaker .

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Joints
Heat marked bonding surfaces using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower .

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Inner rear closing panel
Remove inner rear closing panel.