16.3 Installing

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– Remove remaining material. – Remove remaining adhesive completely and grind bonded surface back to bare metal.

Note

Only welding units authorised by Volkswagen AG may be used ⇒ page 246 .

16.3.1 Preparing new part

New part ♦ Rear side member reinforcement

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– Weld in rear side member reinforcement, SG continuous weld seam and RP spot weld seam. – Install side member ⇒ page 232 .