Prepare Wheel Well For Installation - Ar62.20-P-1200-19SR

MODEL 453 

Shown on MODEL 453.3 

1. Scribe separating point on A-pillar end plate (1) and cut (area X).

   Transfer separation point from vehicle.

   Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Well Parts & Locating Area X

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2. Grind mating surfaces on A-pillar end plate (1), suspension strut tower (2), longitudinal member end plate (3) and longitudinal member (4) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

   Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides.

3. Remove shavings and drill chips with wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
4. Coat insides of spot welding flanges with zinc dust paint.