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Preparation Of New Part

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Mark new part in accordance with severance cuts above and cut.

Installation: 

Adjust new part to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.

Weld in REINFORCING PANELS  at all severance cuts.

Apply window glass adhesive to cavity acoustic baffle  See 4100... INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (EXPANDED)  or 4100... INSTALLING A CAVITY ACOUSTIC BAFFLE (NOT EXPANDED)  (1).

Apply ADHESIVE  in area (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Adhesive Applying Areas On Door Pillar
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