GTI L4-2.0L Turbo (BPY) (2007)
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Turn potentiometer for temperature adjustment -2- to maximum heat output (600 degrees C).
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Move two stage switch for air quantity -3- to position 3.
CAUTION: By heating the shear bolts, parts of the protective housing are heated intensely. Wear protective gloves to prevent injuries.
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Guide nozzle of hot air gun on to shear bolts.
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Switch heat gun on and warm bolts.
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Remove bolts using locking pliers.
NOTE: If bolts cannot be removed, saw into heads of shear bolts so that two parallel surfaces are formed -arrows- and then remove them.
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Insert a screwdriver -A- between protective housing and retaining plate -arrow-.
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Pry protective housing upward using screwdriver -A- and pull it off sideways from retaining plate -arrow-.