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Preparation of new part

Open welded connections in area (1).

Remove sill section (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Sill Section And Welded Connection Area
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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with vehicle and cut.

Do not grind/sand new part in area of bonding surfaces.

Fig 2: Identifying Severance Cut Mark
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Installing sill section 

Apply K5 ADHESIVE  to bonding surfaces (1).

Install new part and reinforcement plate and weld in place.

Fig 3: Identifying Reinforcement Plate Bonding Surfaces
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