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5.3

Installing

Note

Only welding units authorised by Volkswagen AG may be used

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5.3.1

Preparing new part

New part
♦ Tail light mounting

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5.3.2

Welding in

– Adapt new part with vehicle standing on its wheels or align‐

ment bracket set and fix in position.

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– Weld in new part, SG plug weld seam and RP spot weld seam.
– Weld in remaining joints to sealing channel, MIG continuous

weld seam.

– Install side panel for Variant, 

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6

Renewing C-pillar reinforcement

WARNING

Observe safety notes!
Welding, parting using spark generating machines/tools or tin‐

ning in foam treated areas creates gases which are hazardous

to health and environment. Therefore, refrain from using these

processes.

Safety notes ⇒ General Information; Body Repairs, General Body

Repairs ; Safety notes
• Side panel already removed 

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1 - Cutting point
2 - C-pillar reinforcement
3 - Inner side panel
4 - Moulded foam element
5 - Side panel
Part section removed.

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