Installing Outer Side Member Reinforcement

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Fig 1: Identifying Outer Side Member Reinforcement

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Fit lower side member reinforcement to the body.
1. 1.1. Fit the lower side member reinforcement to the body and secure with tensioning clips. When fitting, align the reference holes of the lower side member reinforcement and pillar reinforcement -arrow- .
  
  Fig 2: Locating Lower Side Member And Pillar Reinforcement
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Inert gas arc weld the lower side member.
1. 2.1. Plug-weld the lower side member in the areas -A- , -B- and -C- under shielding gas.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Plug-Weld Lower Side Member In Areas (A)
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  Fig 4: Identifying Plug-Weld Lower Side Member In Areas (B)
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  Fig 5: Identifying Plug-Weld Lower Side Member In Areas (C)
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Clean spot-welded joints and sheetmetal flanges with a wire brush.
Prime flange areas with 2K primer.
Seal flange areas with body sealant.
Install lower side member.
1. 6.1. Replacing outer lower side member