Preparation
Before chopping off sheet metal with a reciprocating saw, a number of harness relocations, markups, and small item modification/removals will make the metal cutting job go easier and reduce the chance of unintended damage to retained parts.
1. Rear impact bar
Impact bar tends to rust easily
The Beetle’s rear end incorporates a large horizontal impact bar that is hidden behind the plastic bumper. Road debris and moisture frequently causes a bad case of rust, especially on the M12 bolts that hold the bar to the impact absorbers on the left and right.
