Preparing Connection Areas Of Body For Installing Spring Strut Mounts

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Fig 1: Identifying Spring Strut Mounts Body Connection Areas

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Clean welding and sealing areas.
1. 1.1. Clean the body connection flanges of undersealing, adhesive residue and paint in the marked areas using a hot-air gun or rotary brush. Grind the connection flange until bare.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Body Connection Flanges Of Undersealing, Adhesive Residue And Paint In Marked Areas (1 Of 2)
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  Fig 3: Identifying Body Connection Flanges Of Undersealing, Adhesive Residue And Paint In Marked Areas (2 Of 2)
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Coat spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder paint.
1. 2.1. Coat all spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder paint.