Preparing Connection Areas Of Body For Installing D-Pillar Reinforcement (Section)

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Clean welding and sealing areas.

Fig 1: Identifying D-Pillar Reinforcement Welding And Sealing Areas
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1. 1.1. Clean the body connecting flanges of underbody protection, adhesive residue and paint in the marked areas.
2. 1.2. Grind the connecting flanges until bare on both sides.
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Do not apply zinc powder paint to the bonding areas.
Coat all spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder paint.