Audi A8 - Procedure

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♦ Rechargeable riveter -VAS 5279A-
♦ Pneumatic sabre saw -V.A.G 1523A-
4.2 Procedure
Cutting locations
– Make separating cut as shown using pneumatic sabre saw -
V.A.G 1523A- . Do not damage internal reinforcements.
– Make separating cuts at side member as shown using pneu‐
matic sabre saw -V.A.G 1523A- ; take care not to damage
inner side member.
– Unfasten riveted joints at A-pillar.
– Remove large punch rivets. Use rechargeable riveter -VAS
5279A- with attachments S2 and S3 from -VAS 5279/2 - or
rechargeable riveter -VAS 5279B- with attachments S4 and
D5 .
– Remove small punch rivets. Use rechargeable riveter -VAS
5279A- with attachments S1 and D2 from -VAS 5279/2 - or
rechargeable riveter -VAS 5279B- with attachments S1 and
D2 .
– Remove remaining material using compact angle grinder -
VAS 5167- .
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Body Repairs - Edition 05.2011
4. A-pillar - Renewal 75