Prepare body for welding in wheel well - AR62.20-P-1200-13P

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Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Well Mating Surfaces (1 Of 3)

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Work procedure shown on model 203.0.

Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in the cross-hatched areas.
Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.
Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.
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.

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Well Mating Surfaces (2 Of 3)
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Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Well Mating Surfaces (3 Of 3)
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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.