Toyota Tundra 2005 Service - Repair - Maintenance page 3511

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INTRODUCTION

3. INSTALLATION

(a) PRE-WELDING MEASUREMENTS

(1) Always take measurements before installing under-

(b) WELDING PRECAUTIONS

(1) The number of welding spots should be as follows.

(2) Plug welding should be done with a MIG (Metal Inert

(1) Always check the welded spots to insure they are se-

(2) When smoothing out the weld spots with a disc grind-

(d) SPOT WELD LOCATIONS

(1) Try to avoid welding over previous spots.

(e) SPOT WELDING PRECAUTIONS

(1) The shape of the welding tip point has an effect on the

(2) Always insure that the seams and welding tip are free

body or engine components to insure correct assem-

bly. After installation, confirm proper fit.

Spot weld: 1.3 X No. of manufacturer's spots.

Plug weld: More than No. of manufacturer's plugs.

Gas) welder. Do not gas weld or braze panels at areas

other than specified.

er, be careful not to grind off too much as this would

weaken the weld.

strength of the weld.