Preparing Connection Areas Of Body For Installing Rear Side Member

Clean welding and sealing areas.

Fig 1: Identifying Connection Areas Of Rear Side Member Body (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Connection Areas Of Rear Side Member Body (2 Of 2)
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1. 1.1. Clean the body connecting flanges of underbody protection, adhesive residue and paint in the marked areas.
2. 1.2. Grind the connecting flanges until bare on both sides.
  Information
  
  Do not apply zinc powder paint to the bonding areas.
Coat all spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder paint.