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surface back to bare metal.

9.3

Installing

Note

Only welding units authorised by Volkswagen AG may be used

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MIG solder seams or SG continuous weld seams are permitted at the parting cuts shown in the illustration.

9.3.1

Preparing new part

New part
♦ Front side panel subpart (replacement part designation: sub‐

part with side member)

♦ Moulded foam element
♦ 2K body adhesive -D 180 KD3 A2-

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9.3.2

Moulded foam elements

Follow repair instructions.
Moulded foam elements ⇒ General Information; Body Repairs,

General Body Repairs ; General Notes; Moulded foam elements
Position of the moulded foam elements

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Welding in

Note

♦

New part must be welded in within 90 minutes or adhesion of adhesive will be impaired.

♦

Adhesive must be cleaned from holes for fastening hinges after bonding in.

– Apply 2K body adhesive -D 180 KD3 A2- to areas bonded in

the factory.

Note

♦

In the area of the A, B and C-pillars, high tensile, highest tensile and hot formed steels are used. The weld

flanges in these areas are about 13mm wide.

♦

If spot welds are located at the edge of hot formed steel panels, the high temperature will cause the bond

between the panels to change, which will subsequently have an effect on crash safety.

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