Cut Off TAILLAMP Mount - Ar64.20-P-1063-01SR

MODEL 453 

1. Mark separating point on taillamp mount (1) and cut (areas XX).

   Separating point of area XX for replacing part taillamp mount (1).

   Fig 1: Locating Areas A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L & XX

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2. Expose spot weld on taillamp mount (1) and cut (areas A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K and L).

   Cut out spot welds through two panel thicknesses (areas H, I and J).

3. Expose MIG solder seam on taillamp mount (1) and grind off (area M).
4. Heat taillamp mount (1) in crosshatched areas with heat gun.

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded.

5. Remove tail amp mount (1).

   Shown on MODEL 453.3 

6. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in the cross-hatched inner C-pillar sidewall.

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

7. Remove shavings using wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
8. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

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