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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 .

6.2

Removing

Note

Do not damage underlying panels when cutting out.

– Position parting cut -1- as shown and cut out.

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ing.

– Remove remaining material.

6.3

Installing

Note

Only welding units authorised by Volkswagen AG may be used

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6.3.1

Preparing new parts

New part
♦ C-pillar reinforcement

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6.3.2

Moulded foam elements

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

General Body Repairs ; General Notes; Moulded foam elements

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Welding in

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.

Therefore, locate spot welds as close to the centre as possible.
• Dimension -a- of 8mm can be achieved using angled welding

tips.

– Adapt new part with vehicle positioned on alignment bracket

set and fix in place.

– Check fit with bolt-on parts.

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