Preparing Connection Areas Of Body For Installing Centre Side Member

Clean undersealing, adhesive residue and paint off the body connecting flanges in the marked areas A, B, C, D using a hot-air gun or rotary brush. Grind the connecting flanges until bare.

Fig 1: Identifying Body Centre Side Member Connection Areas
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Prepare bonded flanges
See: Working with adhesive → Information On The Use Of Structural Adhesives In Vehicle Construction

Cleaning bonded flanges in areas A and B .

Fig 2: Identifying Bonded Flange Area
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Prime bonded flanges
See: Working with primer → Handling Primer

Prime bonded flanges in areas A and B .

Fig 3: Identifying Prime Bonded Flange Area (A And B)
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