Volkswagen Passat / Passat Variant (2011 year). Manual - part 15

Tools

Note

♦

The use of different types and different thicknesses of steel

requires that only the welding units (inverters) authorised by

Volkswagen AG may be used to carry out repairs properly.

♦

The welding units (inverters) and body tools authorised by

Volkswagen AG are listed in ⇒  ServiceNet, Workshop Equip‐

ment, EH catalogue, Workshop equipment, Body and paint‐

work .

6.2

Removing

Partial renewal
Depending on damage, a partial renewal is possible using parting

cut -1-.

– Separate original joint to front longitudinal member cover plate

and to plenum chamber from wheel housing side.

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6.3

Installing

Note

Only welding units authorised by Volkswagen AG may be used

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6.3.1

Preparing new parts

♦ Wheel housing
♦ Suspension strut mounting
♦ Suspension strut mounting reinforcement

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Note

♦

Drill a double row of holes in area -1-.

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Distance between holes: approx. 30 mm.

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