Volkswagen Passat 2011 Body Repair Manual page 249

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 to side member.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤
Body Repairs - Edition 04.2011
15. Renewing front side member reinforcement
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