Prepare inner C-pillar side wall. - AR63.10-P-0700-02SC

Fig 1: Identifying Grinding Surface On Outer C-Pillar (Areas A, B, C, D, E, H And J)

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For all operation steps, observe information on pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

Grind mating surfaces on outer C-pillar (2) and strut (5) down to bare metal using round wire brush on both sides (areas A, B, C, D, E, H and J).
Grind mating surface on outer C-pillar (2) down to bare metal using round wire brush on one side (area A₁ ).
Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint (areas E, H and J).
Grind mating surfaces on inner C-pillar (1) down to bare metal using round wire on one side from inside (areas K₂ , K₃ , K₄ , K₅ and K₆ ).
Grind mating surfaces on inner C-pillar (1) down to bare metal using round wire brush on one side (areas K₁ , K₇ , K₈ , K₉ , K₁₀ , L₁ , L₂ and L₃ ).
Coat insides of spot weld flange with zinc dust paint (areas L₁ , L₂ and L₃ ).

Fig 2: Identifying Grinding Surface Areas On Inner C-Pillar
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Scribe position of cut (M) on outer rear wheel well (3), cut using body saw and remove section.
Cut (M) directly in rabbet to allow overlapping spot welding during assembly.
Grind mating surfaces on outer rear wheel well (3) down to bare metal using round wire brush on both sides (areas N, P, Q, S, T and W).
Grind mating surfaces on outer rear wheel well (3) down to bare metal using round wire brush on one side (areas U and V).
Coat insides of spot weld flange with zinc dust paint (areas N, P and Q).

Fig 3: Identifying Zinc Dust Paint Areas (N, P And Q)
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