Tools; Removing - Volkswagen Passat 2011 Body Repair Manual

Note
Parting cuts for B-pillar reinforcement, front side member re‐
♦
inforcement and rear side member reinforcement may only be
made at positions -4, 6 and 7- as shown.
Cutting or welding at points other than the ones shown is im‐
♦
permissible due to safety reasons »crash safety«.
During the repair, a section of the crash reinforcement is
♦
placed behind the B-pillar reinforcement upper parting cut
⇒ Item 7 (page 210)
12.1

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 .
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Mechanical door tensioner -V.A.G 1438-
12.2

Removing

Note
Before cutting out B-pillar reinforcing, place a mechanical door
tensioner -V.A.G 1438- in door apertures to ensure that the roof
cannot move.
as a strengthening measure.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤
Body Repairs - Edition 04.2011
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