Wheel Well Removal - Ar62.20-S-1200-21E

Model 447, 448 

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1. Perform coarse cut (area A).

   To have better access for the following operation steps.

2. Expose spot welds on wheel well (1) and cut out (areas B and C).
3. Remove section from damaged wheel well (1).

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4. Expose spot welds on remaining flange of wheel well (1) and cut out (areas D and E).

   Cut out spot welds (arrows) through two panel thicknesses.

5. Heat remaining flange of wheel well (1) in crosshatched area (area F).

   Crosshatched area is bonded.

6. Remove remaining flange on wheel well (1).

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7. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in crosshatched areas and around the holes (area G).
8. Remove shavings and drill chips.