Preparing Connection Areas Of The Body For Installing The Front Cross Panel (Firewall Reinforcement)

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• Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle or a similar component. 
• Naturally, some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well. 

1. Align the sealing surfaces and connections of the body.
2. De-burr connection points and prepare them for joining.
3. Prepare marked areas for bonding and riveting.

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   Bonding areas

4. Prepare marked areas for applying a full steel weld.

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   Full steel welding