Rear Door Front Reinforcement

Rear Door Front 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 rear door rear reinforcement - 1 -. Refer to => [ Rear Door Rear Reinforcement ].

- Remove the hinge cover reinforcement - 2 -. Refer to => [ Hinge Cover Reinforcement ].

- Cut through the adhesive with a sharp knife.

- Remove bolts - arrows -.

- Remove the rear door front reinforcement - 3 -.

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 rear door front reinforcement - 2 -.

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

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

• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Rear Door Reinforcement Assembly Overview ] Rear Door.