Inner And Outer Rear Wheel Well Preparation - Ar63.10-S-0685-02E

Model 447, 448 

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1. Mark separating point on C-pillar (1) and cut (area A).

   Transfer separation point from vehicle.

2. Grind mating surfaces on C-pillar section (2) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.
3. Remove shavings and drill chips.
4. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

   Do not coat bonding surface with zinc dust paint (area B).

   Otherwise there may be adhesion problems.

   Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces (area B).

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5. Mark separating points on inner side wall (3) and cut (areas C and D).

   Transfer separation points from vehicle.

6. Grind mating surfaces on inner side wall section (4) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.
7. Remove shavings and drill chips.
8. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

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9. Grind mating surfaces on rear exterior wheel well (5), rear reinforcement (6), front reinforcement (7) and rear interior wheel well (8) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.
10. Remove shavings and drill chips.
11. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.