Preparing Side Panel Bottom Section For Installation
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- Make holes for plug-welding with inert gas using a body hole punch.
- Grind both sides of the connecting flanges of the side panel bottom section in the marked areas until bare.
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Do not apply zinc powder paint to the bonding areas.
- Coat all spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder paint.