Audi A8 - Procedure

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♦ Rechargeable riveter -VAS 5279A-
♦ Pneumatic sabre saw -V.A.G 1523A-
5.2 Procedure
Cutting locations
– Make separating cut as shown using pneumatic sabre saw -
V.A.G 1523A- . Take care not to damage internal reinforce‐
ment.
– Take care not to damage inner side member when making
separating cuts in side member.
– Separate riveted joints on B-pillar using rechargeable riveter -
VAS 5279A- .
– Separate original joint with rechargeable riveter -VAS 5279A- .
Remove large punch rivets. Use rechargeable riveter -VAS
5279A- with attachments S4 and D5 from -VAS 5279/2 - or re‐
chargeable riveter -VAS 5279B- with attachments S1 and D2 .
Remove small punch rivets. Use rechargeable riveter -VAS
5279A- with attachments S1 and D2 from -VAS 5279/2 - or re‐
chargeable 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
80 Rep. gr.51 - Body - centre