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Cutting thread

– Cut thread with thread-cutting tap
– Clean threaded sleeve (with compressed air).

7.3.3

Inserting thread insert

– Screw thread insert -3- onto fitting spindle until the fitting pin

-2- contacts the fitting lug -1- on the fitting spindle.

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thread insert is flush with the outer edge of the threaded plate

(visual check).

– Then screw thread insert inwards a

1

/4 turn.

Note

Thread insert must screw in easily.

– Remove fitting spindle.

– Break off drive pin of thread insert using pin breaker.
– Install subframe (suspension subframe) ⇒ Suspension, axles,

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Renewing front longitudinal member

Includes: bumper mounting

WARNING

Observe safety notes!

Safety notes ⇒ General Information; Body Repairs, General Body

Repairs ; Safety notes

1 - Parting cut (cover plate)
2 - Parting cut (longitudinal

member)

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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 .

8.2

Removing

– Separate original joint.

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