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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