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.

Align the sealing surfaces and connections of the body.
De-burr connection points and prepare them for joining.
Prepare marked areas for bonding and riveting.
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Bonding areas
Prepare marked areas for applying a full steel weld.

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Full steel welding