7.3 Repairing threads

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♦ The drill must be held by an assistant using an additional hand support when drilling. ♦ Use drill -VAS 6267- when drilling and shaping. ♦ Do not cant drill.

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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Body Repairs - Edition 04.2011

Protected by copyright . Copying fo pivate or commerci al pur po s e s , i n p a r t r o r in w ho le, is not permitted unless authorised by Volkswagen AG. Volkswagen AG does notguarantee or accept any liabilit y wi th res pect t o t h e c o r r e c t n e ss o f in format ion in this document. Copyright by Volkswagen AG. – Screw thread insert into the threaded plate until the top of the 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. r – Break off drive pin of thread insert using pin breaker. – Install subframe (suspension subframe) ⇒ Suspension, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Subframe, anti-roll bar, suspension link . Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Body Repairs - Edition 04.2011