Outer Corner Pillar Paneling Partially Weld In - Ar64.30-S-5725-03E

Model 447, 448 

with code W65 (Tailgate) 

Model 447, 448 

with code W68 (EASY-PACK-tailgate) 

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1. Install corner pillar (1) and side corner pillar (2) with bottom corner pillar reinforcement and straightening tool, fit and fix in place.
2. Corner pillar (1) (area A).
3. Corner pillar (1) and side corner pillar (2) (area B).
4. Side corner pillar (2) (area C).
5. Corner pillar (1) (area D).

   Inert gas weld in intervals and allow to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.

6. Side corner pillar (2) (area E).

   Inert gas weld in intervals and allow to cool down in between. Reduces heat distortion.

7. Remove lower corner pillar reinforcement and straightening tool.
8. Install connecting panel (3), fit and fix in place.
9. Connecting panel (3) (area F).
10. Connecting panel (3) (area G).
11. Grind inert gas welds and inert gas spot welds down flat.
12. Clean weld joints.
13. Finish surface on corner pillar (1) and smooth.
14. Remove shavings and drill chips.
15. Coat welding areas no longer accessible after installing bottom corner pillar paneling and side wall paneling and coat with zinc dust paint.

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