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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 .

4.2

Removing

– Separate original outer joint.
– Separate bonded areas -1- on sealing channel.

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surface back to bare metal.

4.3

Installing

Note

Only welding units authorised by Volkswagen AG may be used

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4.3.1

Preparing new part

New part
♦ Tail light mounting
♦ 2K body adhesive -D 180 KD3 A2-

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the factory.

4.3.2

Welding in

Note

The new part must be welded in within 90 minutes, or adhesion

of adhesive will be impaired.

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

ment bracket set and fix in position.

– Check fit with bolt-on parts.

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