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Preparing Outer Side Member For Installation

Information:  Adhesive must not be applied to areas to be plug-welded or fully welded using inert gas.

  1. Fit in outer side member.
    1. 1.1. Cut outer side member at the transitions to the body leaving an overlap of 30 mm.
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      Preparing outer side member 

  2. Prepare outer side member for bonding and welding.
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    Preparing outer side member 

Green Resistance spot-welding + bonding
Blue Bonding
Red Resistance spot-welding/apply a full weld using inert gas without bonding