Front Door Rear Reinforcement

Front Door


Front Door Rear Reinforcement

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Electric cutter (V.A.G 1561 A)

• Cutting blade, bent at right angle (V.A.G 1561/10)

• 1K adhesive (DH 009 100 03)

Removing





- Remove the handle recess cover - 3 -. Refer to => [ Handle Recess Cover ].

- Remove the rear door mount reinforcement - 1 -. Refer to => [ Rear Door Reinforcement ].

- Cut through the adhesive with a sharp knife.

- Remove bolts - arrows -.

- Move the front door rear reinforcement - 2 - upward by its front edge.

- Remove the front door rear reinforcement.

• Be careful not to damage the outside door handle while removing the reinforcement.

Installation





Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:

- Before installing, remove any locking compound still in the threaded holes using a thread cutter.

- Check the foam strips - 3 - for damage. Replace them if necessary.

- Use an electric cutter (V.A.G 1561 A) or a cutting blade, bent at right angle (V.A.G 1561/10) to cut smooth any sealant residue still on the reinforcement. Do not remove all residue under any circumstances.

- Install the front door rear reinforcement - 1 -.

- There must not be any dirt or grease on the adhesive surfaces.

- Apply 1K adhesive (DH 009 100 03) - 2 - all around as illustrated.

• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Front Door Reinforcements Assembly Overview ] Front Door.