Separate longitudinal member front section - AR62.20-P-1260-01P

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Fig 1: Identifying Spot Welds & Separation Points Of Longitudinal Member Front Section

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Work procedure shown on model 203.0.

Mark separation points on longitudinal member (areas D and E).
Cut separation points with body saw (areas D and E).
Expose spot welds (areas H and I).
Cut out spot welds with spot weld milling cutter (areas H and I).
Remove longitudinal member front section

Fig 2: Identifying Mating Surfaces Of Longitudinal Member Front Section
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Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in the cross-hatched areas.
Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.
Remove shavings using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.