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Removing Front Roof Outer Section

  1. Drill through clinch points -A-  and punch rivets -B-  on front roof outer section.
    1. 1.1 Drill through clinch points -A-  . > Bore diameter 4 mm 
    2. 1.2 Remove punch rivets -B-  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 clinch points

  2. Grind down welded seam.
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    Welded seam

  3. Heat bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - Hot-Air Blower  .
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    Bonding areas

  4. Remove front roof outer section.