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Preparing Connection Areas Of The Body For Installing The Outer Rear Wheel Housing

  1. Clean undersealing, adhesive residue and paint off the body connecting flanges in the marked area -A-  using a hot-air gun or rotary brush. Grind the connecting flanges until bare.
    Fig 1: Identifying Welding Cleaning Area (A)
    G09589512Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Coating spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder paint
    1. 2.1. Coat all spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder paint.


  1. Clean undersealing, adhesive residue and paint off the body connecting flanges in the marked area -A-  using a hot-air gun or rotary brush. Grind the connecting flanges until bare.
    Fig 1: Identifying Welding Cleaning Area (A)
    G09589571Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Coating spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder paint
    1. 2.1. Coat all spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder paint.