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Installation Procedure

    NOTE:

    Prepare rocker outer before installation.

  1. Prepare rocker outer per installation requirements.
  2. Prepare all joining surfaces for welding as necessary.
  3. Apply weld-thru coating or equivalent to all welding surfaces. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
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    4. NOTE:

    Only remove E-coat where adhesive will be applied.

  4. Clean and prepare rocker outer and vehicle for adhesive according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING .
  5. Apply structural adhesive (1) on the mating surfaces of rocker outer and vehicle according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING .
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  6. Install rocker outer (1) to vehicle using 3-dimensional measuring equipment and clamp into place.
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  7. Install spot welds (1). [25x]
  8. Install spot welds (2). [4x]
  9. Install spot welds (3). [10x]
  10. Install spot welds (4). [74x]
  11. Install hinge pillar outer. Body Hinge Pillar Panel Reinforcement Sectioning 
  12. Install center pillar outer panel reinforcement. Center Pillar Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement .
  13. Install bodyside. Body Side Outer Panel Replacement (SWB) Body Side Outer Panel Replacement (LWB) , or Body Side Outer Panel Sectioning (SWB) Body Side Outer Panel Sectioning (LWB) .
  14. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area as necessary. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
    15. NOTE:

    Before refinishing, refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair

  15. Paint the repaired area. Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems .
  16. Install all related panels and components.
  17. Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (9C1, 5W4)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)
  18. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling .
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