Preparing Side Panel Bottom Section For Installation

Make holes for plug-welding with inert gas using a body hole punch.

Fig 1: Identifying Side Panel Bottom Section Holes For Plug-Welding
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Grind both sides of the connecting flanges of the side panel bottom section in the marked areas until bare.

Fig 2: Identifying Connecting Flanges Of Side Panel Bottom Section
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Do not apply zinc powder paint to the bonding areas.
Coat all spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder paint.