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Prepare Connection Points On B-Pillar Reinforcement - Ar63.20-P-1351-03SRC

Model 453.4 

  1. Grind mating surfaces on B-pillar reinforcement (1) down to bare metal in crosshatched areas.

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

  2. Remove grinding dust.
  3. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.
    Fig 1: Locating Zinc Dust Paint
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