Installation guide

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STEP 2 - WELD SIDE PLATE - Continued
12. Tack weld RH side plate and support plate to crossmembers (FIG. 16-1). Repeat for LH
side plate.
CAUTION
To protect the original paint system on the Liftgate, a 3” wide area of paint
must be removed from all sides of the weld area before welding.
CROSS MEMBER
SIDE PLATE
SUPPORT
PLATE
TACK WELDING SIDE PLATE & SUPPORT PLATE
TO VEHICLE CROSSMEMBERS (RH SIDE SHOWN)
FIG. 16-1
NOTE: Support plates were made for crossmembers positioned at 12” center dis-
tance. If distance is less than 12”, cut support plate to the applicable length.
1/4”
TACK
1/4”
TACK