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Preparing Connection Areas Of The Body For Installing The Rear Side Member

  1. Clean undersealing, adhesive residue and paint off the body connecting flanges in the marked areas -A, B, C-  using a hot-air gun or rotary brush. Grind the connecting flanges until bare.
    Fig 1: Identifying Welding Cleaning Area (A, B And C)
    G09589259Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Clean undersealing, adhesive residue and paint off the body connecting flanges in the marked areas -A, B, C, D, E-  using a hot-air gun or rotary brush. Grind the connecting flanges until bare.
    Fig 2: Identifying Welding Cleaning Area (A, B, C And D)
    G09589260Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Coating spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder paint
    1. 3.1. Coat all spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder paint.