Separate upper front longitudinal member - AR62.20-P-1286-01P

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Fig 1: Identifying Upper Front Longitudinal Member Spot Welds & Separation Point

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Work procedure shown on model 203.0.

Mark separation point (area A).
Cut separation point with body saw (area A).
Expose spot welds (areas B and C).
Cut spot welds out with spot weld milling cutter (areas B and C).

Fig 2: Identifying Mating Surfaces Of Upper Front Longitudinal Member
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Remove top front longitudinal member.
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.