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Installation Procedure

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    NOTE:

    Prepare body side outer panel before installation.

  1. Prepare body side outer panel per installation requirements.
  2. Prepare all joining surfaces for welding as necessary.
  3. Position body side outer panel (1) on the vehicle using 3-dimensional measuring equipment.
  4. Remove body side outer panel (1) from vehicle.
  5. Apply weld-thru coating or equivalent to all welding surfaces. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
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    6. NOTE:

    Not all spot welds noted during removal process are required to be reinstalled. Per individual procedure structural adhesive can be used in place of spot welds. METAL PANEL BONDING

  6. Clean and prepare body side outer panel and vehicle for adhesive according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING
  7. Apply structural adhesive (1) on the mating surfaces on the body side outer panel and vehicle according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING
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    8. NOTE:

    Not all spot welds noted during removal process are required to be reinstalled. Per individual procedure structural adhesive can be used in place of spot welds. METAL PANEL BONDING

  8. Apply structural adhesive (1) on the mating surfaces on the body side outer panel and vehicle according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING
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    9. NOTE:

    Not all spot welds noted during removal process are required to be reinstalled. Per individual procedure structural adhesive can be used in place of spot welds. METAL PANEL BONDING

  9. Apply structural adhesive (1) on the mating surfaces on the body side outer panel and vehicle according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING
    GM5344484Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    10. NOTE:

    Not all spot welds noted during removal process are required to be reinstalled. Per individual procedure structural adhesive can be used in place of spot welds. METAL PANEL BONDING

  10. Apply structural adhesive (1) on the mating surfaces on the body side outer panel and vehicle according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING
    GM5344442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    11. NOTE:

    Not all spot welds noted during removal process are required to be reinstalled. Per individual procedure structural adhesive can be used in place of spot welds. METAL PANEL BONDING

  11. Apply structural adhesive (1) on the mating surfaces on the body side outer panel and vehicle according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING
    GM5344485Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    12. NOTE:

    Not all spot welds noted during removal process are required to be reinstalled. Per individual procedure structural adhesive can be used in place of spot welds. METAL PANEL BONDING

  12. Apply structural adhesive (1) on the mating surfaces on the body side outer panel and vehicle according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING
    GM5348282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    13. NOTE:

    Not all spot welds noted during removal process are required to be reinstalled. Per individual procedure structural adhesive can be used in place of spot welds. METAL PANEL BONDING

  13. Apply structural adhesive (1) on the mating surfaces on the body side outer panel and vehicle according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING
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    14. NOTE:

    Left side only.

  14. Apply sealer (1) on vehicle.
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  15. Install body side outer panel (1) on vehicle and clamp into place.
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  16. Re-hem the wheel opening flange area (1) of the body side outer panel.
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    17. NOTE:

    Spot welds and MIG/MAG welds with 3 or 4 metals stacked up can be completed simultaneously when all panels or components are present.

    NOTE:

    Use text for actual weld count.

  17. Install spot welds (1). [69x]
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    18. NOTE:

    Spot welds are required securing the body side outer panel and lock plate striker to the vehicle.

  18. Install spot welds (1). [2x]
  19. Install roof. Roof Outer Panel Replacement (SWB) Roof Outer Panel Replacement (LWB Sunroof) Roof Outer Panel Replacement (LWB) Roof Outer Panel Replacement (SWB Sunroof) 
  20. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area as necessary. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
    21. NOTE:

    Before refinishing, refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair

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