Bottom Corner Pillar Reinforcement Partially Separate - Ar64.30-S-5720-01E

Model 447, 448 

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1. Mark cut at bottom corner pillar paneling (1) and cut (area A).

   Do not cut too deeply. Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.

2. Expose spot welds on bottom corner pillar reinforcement (1) and cut out (areas B to D).
3. Remove damaged bottom corner pillar reinforcement (1).

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4. Drill holes for MAG welding (area E).
5. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in crosshatched areas and around the holes (area E).

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

6. Remove shavings and drill chips.
7. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.