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Tools

Note

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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.

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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 .

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Pneumatic cartridge gun -V.A.G 1761/1-

♦ Cartridge heater -V.A.G 1939 A-

♦ Double-cartridge gun -VAS 5237-

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♦ Tensioning strap -T10038-

♦ Suction lifter -V.A.G 1344-

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Removing

Note

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Apply textile adhesive tape on left and right roof members parallel to laser solder seams. This reduces

danger of damage and contamination during repairs.

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When separating, ensure sufficient distance of to roof member -2- is kept, to assure it is not damaged during

repairs.

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When making parting cuts -1-, ensure that the panels lying behind are not damaged.

– Separate original joint to front and rear roof cross members.
– From interior, separate bonded joints to front and rear roof

cross members.

– Roughly cut roof out parallel to laser solder seams.

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Roof side member -1- must not be damaged when removing residual remains of roof -2-.

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Use flap or felt discs only, do not use cutting disks or rough grinding disks.

– Remove remaining material.
– Remove all adhesive and sealant residues from front and rear

roof cross members.

– Remove all adhesive residues from left and right roof side

members.

– Touch up paint damage in accordance with Paint Workshop

Manual.

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