Separate Corner Pillar Paneling At Bottom - Ar64.30-S-5710-01E

Model 447, 448 

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

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3. Remove residues from soundproofing.
4. Sand down mating surfaces to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

   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.