Preparing Connection Areas Of The Body For Installing The Side Section

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Clean the body connection flanges of undersealing, adhesive residue and paint in the marked areas using a hot-air gun or rotary brush. Grind the connection flanges until bare.

Fig 1: Preparing Connection Areas Of Body For Installing Side Members
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