Saturn 2003 Ion Service Manual Supplement page 62

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2. Cut the upper and lower inner and outer corners
of the frame rail. Cut at the beginning and the end
of the radius at each corner rearward 7 mm
( ⁄ in) to the scribe line.
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3. Bend each side of the rail inward by aligning a
vice grip flanging tool or similar tool to the scribe
line. Bend a 7 mm (
This flange is the welding backer.
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4. Prepare the sectioning weld area as necessary for
welding.
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5. Locate the die marks on the service part front rail.
6. Scribe a line completely around the service rail at
the line in the die mark by aligning a sliding
square or similar tool to the bottom edge of the
front rail service part.
7. Cut at the marked location. Remove the front
portion of the rail.
8. Prepare the cut edge of the front rail section for
welding.
9. Apply 3M Weld-Thru Coating P/N 05916 or
equivalent to all mating surfaces.
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⁄ in) flange inward slightly.
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