Rabbit L5-2.5L (BGP) (2006)
NOTE: Thread of shear bolts is equipped with locking compound. By heating the shear bolts using a hot air gun, inhibition effect of the locking
compound is lowered.
CAUTION: Cover wires, harness connectors and control modules in the close vicinity of Engine Control Module (ECM) to prevent
damage from burning.
Perform adjustments on hot air gun - 4 - as shown:
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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 unscrew them.
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Insert a screwdriver - A - between protective housing and retaining plate - arrow - .