Prepare Side Wall Paneling For Installation - Ar63.10-P-0110-01SRC

Model 453.4 

1. Scribe separating point on side wall paneling (1) and cut (area A).

   Transfer separation point from vehicle.

   Fig 1: Side Panel Cut Line

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2. Drill holes for spot welding on side wall paneling (1) (area D).
   Fig 2: Side Panel Spot Welding Points & Grinding Locations

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3. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal on sidewall paneling (1) in crosshatched areas.

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

   Grind mating surface down to bare metal on inside (areas B and C).

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

   Do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint (areas B and C).

   Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.