Replacing Rear Transverse Lock Support

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

Drill out spotwelds using > VAS 882 001 - spotweld remover .

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Rear transverse lock support
Make a sufficient gap between the corner plates at the left and right and the rear transverse lock support -Arrows- .

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Rear transverse lock support
Heat marked bonding surfaces using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower .

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Rear transverse lock support
1. 3.1 Pull closing panel to the rear in the lower area -arrows A- and then remove it by pulling it upwards -arrows a- .