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51 – Body - centre
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1 Roof - Renewal
WARNING
Always observe safety precautions.
Safety notes ⇒ General Information; Body Repairs, General Body
Repairs ; Safety notes .
1.1 Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Compact angle grinder -VAS 5167-
♦ Double cartridge gun -VAS 6453-
♦ Shielded arc welding equipment 250A
♦ Rechargeable riveter -VAS 5279A-
1.2 Procedure
Cutting locations
Note
Refer to section on laser welding in General information on alu‐
minium.
– Separate original joint using compact angle grinder -VAS
5167- .
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Body Repairs - Edition 05.2011
1. Roof - Renewal 51