Partially Prepare Side Longitudinal Member Paneling - Ar63.30-P-1040-02LWO

Model 238.3 

The following steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be performed analogously on the right side in the event of damage.

1. Mark separating point on longitudinal member panel (1) and cut (area A).

   Transfer separation point from vehicle.

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2. Sand down mating surfaces to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

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

3. Remove grinding dust.
4. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

   Do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (area B).

   Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.

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