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Preparing Connection Areas Of Body For Installing Roof Pillar (Pipe)

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  1. 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 Roof Pillar Connection Areas
    G09822819Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Clean undersealing, adhesive residue and paint off the body connecting flanges in the marked areas -A-  and -B-  using a hot-air gun or rotary brush. Grind the connecting flanges until bare.
    Fig 2: Identifying Body Roof Pillar Connection Areas
    G09822820Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Coat spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder paint.
    1. 3.1. Coat all spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder paint.