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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 .

10.2

Removing

Note

Do not damage underlying panels when cutting out.

– A-pillar -1- cut out according to dimension -a-.

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out.

Dimension -b- = 140 mm
– Separate original joint of A-pillar reinforcement.

– Separate original joint for hinge reinforcing for inner A-pillar

-1-.

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surface back to bare metal.

10.3

Installing

Note

Only welding units authorised by Volkswagen AG may be used

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10.3.1

Preparing new part

New part
♦ A-pillar reinforcement
♦ Moulded foam element
♦ 2K body adhesive -D 180 KD3 A2-

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-1-.

– Apply 2K body adhesive -D 180 KD3 A2- in the areas indica‐

ted.

10.3.2

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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