Preparing Connection Area Of Body For Installing Lower Side Member Reinforcement

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Clean welding and sealing areas.
1. 1.1. Clean the body connection flange of undersealing and paint in the marked areas using a hot-air gun or rotary brush. Grind the connection flange until bare.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Welding And Sealing Areas Of Lower Side Member Reinforcement (Front)
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  Fig 2: Identifying Welding And Sealing Areas Of Lower Side Member Reinforcement (Front)
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  Fig 3: Identifying Welding And Sealing Areas Of Lower Side Member Reinforcement (Center)
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  Fig 4: Identifying Welding And Sealing Areas Of Lower Side Member Reinforcement (Center)
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  Fig 5: Identifying Welding And Sealing Areas Of Lower Side Member Reinforcement (Rear)
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  Fig 6: Identifying Welding And Sealing Areas Of Lower Side Member Reinforcement (Rear)
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