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Outer Corner Pillar Paneling Partially Separate - Ar64.30-S-5725-01E

Model 447, 448 

with code W65 (Tailgate) 

Model 447, 448 

with code W68 (EASY-PACK-tailgate) 

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  1. Scribe separating points and cut (areas A and B).

    NOTES Do not make the cuts too deep. Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.

  2. Expose spot welds on corner pillar (1), side corner pillar (2) and connecting panel (3) and cut out (areas C and D).
  3. Remove damaged corner pillar (1), side corner pillar (2) and connecting panel (3).
  4. Sand down mating surfaces to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

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

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