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Preparing Side Panel Bottom Section For Installation

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  1. Make holes for plug-welding with inert gas using a body hole punch.
    Fig 1: Identifying Side Panel Bottom Section Holes For Plug-Welding
    G09939149Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. 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
    G09939150Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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    Do not apply zinc powder paint to the bonding areas.

  3. Coat all spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder paint.