Assembly Instructions: Removing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower:VAS 1978/14A

Fig 1: Hot Air Blower VAG1416
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Adhesive Strip Remover:VAS 6349

Fig 2: Adhesive Remover VAS 6349
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NOTE:

Removal and installation are described only for the left front and rear door covers. Removing and installing the right front and rear door covers is the same procedure.

The covers cannot be removed from the two-sided adhesive tape without destroying it.

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Front Door Cover

-- Remove the bolts -7- from the inside of the door.

-- Warm up the cover near the adhesive tape -3- using the Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower:VAS1978/14A .

-- Remove the cover -2- forcefully from the door.

Rear Door Cover

-- Remove the bolts -7- from the inside of the door.

-- Warm up the cover near the adhesive tape -3- using the Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower:VAS1978/14A .

-- Remove the cover -1- forcefully from the door.