Front Longitudinal Member, Replacing, Left Partial Section: Installing: Welding

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NOTE:

The straight line weld points must be as far as possible from the outer edge of the weld flange for strength.

Fig 1: A-Pillar Reinforcement Installation (2 of 5)

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Fig 2: Longitudinal Member Installation (Left Partial Section)

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-- Fit the new part -1- to the vehicle resting on the Alignment Bracket Set and secure.

-- Check the fit with attachments.

-- Weld the front longitudinal member with a gas-shielded arc continuous weld seam.

-- Weld the cover plate for the longitudinal member with a gas-shielded arc continuous weld seam.

NOTE:

The gas-shielded arc continuous weld seam cannot be reworked (sanded or smoothed).

-- Weld the front longitudinal member on the offset with the cover plate for the longitudinal member using straight-line spot weld seam.