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seam.

– Weld in remaining joint, SG plug weld seam, MIG solder seam

or SG continuous weld seam.

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Renewing side panel (Variant) - part

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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 - Side panel
2 - Moulded foam elements
3 - Parting cut for D-pillar
4 - Bonded area
5 - Parting cut to side member
6 - Parting cut for C-pillar

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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 .

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Removing

Note

Do not damage underlying panels when cutting out.

– Position parting cuts according to degree of damage and cut

out.

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– Separate original joint to sealing channel and to tail light

mounting.

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