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the factory.

2.3.2

Welding in

– Adapt new part with vehicle standing on its wheels or align‐

ment bracket set and fix in position.

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– Weld in rear cross panel, RP spot weld seam and SG plug

weld seam or MIG solder seam.

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cross panel, SG plug weld seam and RP spot weld seam.

– Weld in lock carrier, SG staggered continuous weld seam or

MIG staggered continuous weld seam.

Note

Spare wheel well may only be installed after reinstating paintwork

finish.

– Install spare wheel well 

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Renewing lock carrier

WARNING

Observe safety notes!

Safety notes ⇒ General Information; Body Repairs, General Body

Repairs ; Safety notes

3.1

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 .

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