New Part Preparation

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Prepare REINFORCEMENT PLATE at C-pillar severance cut.

Mark new part in accordance with severance cut on vehicle + 20 mm extra material and cut (1).

Slide the new part under the weld point flange in area (3).

Prepare areas (2) and (3) for plug welding.

Fig 1: Identifying Weld Point Flange And Plug Welding Area

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