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Prepare outer rear wheel well for installation - AR63.10-P-0670-05EW

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MODEL 212, 218 

Fig 1: Outer Rear Wheel Well Separation Point
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  1. Scribe separation point on outer rear wheel well (1) (area D).
  2. Cut outer rear wheel well (1) at separation point (area D).
  3. Remove section from outer rear wheel well (1).
  4. Grind mating surfaces on outer rear wheel well (1) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

    IMPORTANT Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.

  5. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.