Prepare Rear CROSSMEMBER For Soft-Top Compartment - Ar64.20-P-1150-02LWR

Model 205.4 

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1. Grind mating surfaces on crossmember (1) down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

   Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides.

2. Remove grinding dust.
3. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.
   Fig 1: Soft-Top Compartment Connecting Panel Cut Lines And Locations (Model 205.4)

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4. Mark separating points on connecting panels (2, 3) and cut (areas A).

   Transfer separation points from vehicle.

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5. Grind mating surfaces on connecting panels (2, 3) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

   Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides.

6. Remove grinding dust.
7. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.
8. Grind mating surfaces on mounting console (4) down to bare metal in the crosshatched areas.

   Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides.

9. Remove grinding dust.
10. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

    Do not coat area of spot welds with zinc dust paint (area B).

    Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.

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11. Grind mating surfaces on mounting console (5) down to bare metal in the crosshatched areas.

    Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides.

12. Remove grinding dust.
13. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

    Do not coat area of spot welds with zinc dust paint (area C).

    Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.

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