Installing Closing Panel

Fig 1: Identifying End Plate

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Fit the closing panel to the body.
1. 1.1. Position the closing panel on the body and fix in place with tensioning clamps. Ensure that the closing panel is positioned flat at the connection point for the bumper.
Resistance spot-weld the closing panel.
1. 2.1. Resistance spot-weld the closing panel in areas -A, B- (-A, B- ) and -C, D- .
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Spot-Welding Areas
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  Fig 3: Identifying Spot-Welding Areas (A, B And D)
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  Fig 4: Identifying Spot-Welding Areas (C And D)
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  Fig 5: Identifying Spot-Welding Areas (B, E And D)
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Inert gas arc weld the closing panel.
1. 3.1. Inset gas arc weld the closing panel in the area -E- (-E- ) with a full weld.