Removing Rear Side Panel

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Only make cuts in the top plate. Make sure not to damage the plate underneath when doing this.

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

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Mark cuts X in accordance with the new part. Make sure to leave an overlap of approx. 3 cm with respect to the body.

Mark and make cuts. > Distance 86 mm > Distance 60 mm > Distance 90 mm > Distance 50 mm

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Cuts on rear side section
Drill out spotwelds using > VAS 882 001 - spotweld remover .

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Rear side section

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Rear side section
Bend up wheel arch edge in area -Arrows- .

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Wheel arch edge
Heat marked bonding surfaces using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower .

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Rear side section
Remove rear side section.