Preparing Wing Strut For Installation

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Clean the welding areas.
1. 1.1. Grind both sides of the connecting flanges of the wing strut in the marked areas until bare.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Welding Areas Wing Strut
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2. 1.2. Drill holes for plug-welding using inert gas on the lower longitudinal member using an 8.0-mm drill bit.
Coat all spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder paint.