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Removing Outer Upper Side Member (Section)

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  1. Fit and secure outer upper side member (front section).
  2. Weld in the outer upper side member.
    1. 2.1. Resistance spot-weld the outer upper side member.
    2. 2.2. Apply a full weld to outer upper side member in the area -A-  using inert gas.
    3. 2.3. Spot-weld outer upper side member using inert gas.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Weld In Outer Upper Side Member
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