Replacing The Utility Plate On The Rear Light Carriers - Skoda OCTAVIA II 2004 Workshop Manual

2.2.3 Preparing the new part
– Make holes in the end cover plate using punch pliers.
2.2.4 Part welding
– Fit the new part into place and staple. The vehicle can stand
on its wheels or on the alignment bracket.
– Check closing of the tailgate.
– Weld in the end cover plate, an RP spot seam.
– Weld in the end cover plate, inert gas shielded plug weld.
2.3

Replacing the utility plate on the rear light carriers

Removing original parts
– Remove the end cover plate
– Grind out the inert gas shielded full seams on the connecting
surface to the rear wing and to the end part.
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