Subaru S209 2019, Service Manual

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EI-12
Mud Guard
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
(12) Make a hole of 10 mm (0.39 in) to the position where the pilot hole is created using a drill.
(13) By using an air saw in the numerical order shown in the figure, cut the reinforce wheel apron along
the marking.
CAUTION:
• Always wear protective goggles when performing a cutting operation.
• Be sure to use an air sow to avoid the risk of fire ignition.
(14) Smoothen the cut section of the reinforce wheel apron with a sandpaper.
CAUTION:
Remove any burrs on the cut section to avoid damaging the vehicle.
(15) Clean and degrease the cut section of the reinforce wheel apron completely.
NOTE:
Clean the scratched area.
(16) Apply EPICON primer or equivalent to the cut section and its peripheral area of the reinforce wheel
apron.
(17) Dry the EPICON primer or equivalent well.
(18) Apply NOX-RUST (7703WJ) or equivalent to the cut section of the reinforce wheel apron (vehicle
front/rear face and end face) and to the scratched area.
AA-10138
AA-10139
(1)
(2)
(3)