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Renewing side member

WARNING

Observe safety notes!
Welding, parting using spark generating machines/tools or tin‐

ning in foam treated areas creates gases which are hazardous

to health and environment. Therefore, refrain from using these

processes.

Safety notes ⇒ General Information; Body Repairs, General Body

Repairs ; Safety notes

1 - Parting cuts
2 - Side member
3 - Moulded foam elements
4 - Lower wing retainer
5 - Bonded area

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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 .

14.2

Removing

Note

♦

Do not damage underlying panels when cutting out.

♦

Wing retainer -1- is renewed as well.

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Note

Dimensions -a- and -b- must be strictly adhered to.

– Separate original joint.
– Grind through outer edge at rear wheel arch.

Note

Remove as much of the moulded foam element -1- as possible before starting grinding work.

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surface back to bare metal.

– Clean any dust and grease off flange area on wheel arch.

14.3

Installing

Note

Only welding units authorised by Volkswagen AG may be used

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Note

MIG solder seams or SG continuous weld seams are permitted at the parting cuts shown in the illustration.

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