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set and fix in place.

– Check fit with bolt-on parts.

– Weld in rear side member reinforcement, SG continuous weld

seam and RP spot weld seam.

– Install side member 

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Renewing seat middle cross member

WARNING

Observe safety notes!

Safety notes ⇒ General Information; Body Repairs, General Body

Repairs ; Safety notes
• Outer seat cross member mounting already removed

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17.1

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

– Separate original joint to inner mounting for seat cross mem‐

ber and to floor panel.

– Separate bonded connection -1- to floor panel.

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surface back to bare metal.

17.3

Installing

Note

Only welding units authorised by Volkswagen AG may be used

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17.3.1

Preparing new part

New part
♦ Seat mounting
♦ 2K body adhesive -D 180 KD3 A2-

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