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STEP 13 - FINISH WELDING LIFTGATE TO VEHICLE
Prevent damage to hydraulic hoses. Before welding next to hydraulic hoses, 
protect the hoses with a heat-resistant cover such as a welding blanket.
CAUTION
To protect the original paint system if equipped, a 3” wide area of paint must 
be removed from all sides of the weld area before welding.
CAUTION
MOUNTING PLATE
TE-15 & TE-20 MOUNTING PLATE WELDED 
TO TRUCK FRAME & MAIN FRAME
FIG. 61-1
2 X 7” MIN 
VERTICAL WELDS
TYPICAL - BOTH
MOUNTING PLATES
VEHICLE FRAME
(TYPICAL TRUCK FRAME 
SHOWN)
Weld each of the two 
mounting plates as shown 
in FIGS. 61-1, 61-2, 61-1 
or 61-2.
1/4”
1/4”
MAIN FRAME 
MOUNTING
 PLATE
1/4”
MAIN FRAME 
TE-15 & TE-20 MOUNTING PLATE WELDED TO 
TRUCK FRAME & BOLTED TO MAIN FRAME
FIG. 61-2
2 X 7” MIN 
VERTICAL WELDS
TYPICAL - BOTH
MOUNTING PLATES
LONG SILL
LONG SILL
VEHICLE FRAME
(TYPICAL TRUCK FRAME 
SHOWN)