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Preliminary Work (Without Straightening System)

  1. Remove add-on parts in the repair area according to the extent of damage on the vehicle.
  2. Cover all accessories remaining on the vehicle and adjacent areas with fire-proof protective covers.
  3. Reshape connection area of the sheetmetal parts to be replaced.
    NOTE: Information on aluminium repairs

    > 5X00IN05 INFORMATION ON ALUMINIUM REPAIRS

  4. Remove underbody protection, paint, etc. from the joint areas of the body using > V.A.G 1416 - Hot-Air Blower  or rotary brush.