Prepare Bottom Locking Lug On The D-Pillar - Ar64.30-S-0900-02E

Model 447, 448 

1. Expose spot welds on new bottom locking lug on D-pillar (1) and cut out (area A).

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2. Grind mating surfaces on section of bottom locking lug n D-pillar (2) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

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

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