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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Cutting Replacement Service Part (Rocker Panel Lower)
    GM749711Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Cut the replacement service part in corresponding locations to fit the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow 11/2 times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint.
    2. Fig 2: Creating & Trimming Backing Plate
    GM749712Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Create a 100 mm (4 in) (a) backing plate from the unused portion of the service part. Trim the backing plate as necessary to fit behind the sectioning joint.
    3. Fig 3: Pillar Sectioning (Center, Rear), Hinge Pillar Sectioning (Front) and Outer Door Frame Sectioning (Windshield Pillar)
    GM749714Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Perform additional sectioning procedures. Refer to the following procedures:
    4. Fig 4: Drilling Plug Weld Holes Along Sectioning Cut
    GM749715Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes along the sectioning cut on the remaining original part. Locate these holes 25 mm (1 in) from the edge and spaced 40 mm (1.5 in) apart.
    5. Fig 5: Drilling Plug Weld Holes In Rocker Panel Section
    GM749717Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: In any area with excessive damage, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (11/2 in) apart.
  5. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes in the service part as necessary in the locations noted from the original panel and along the sectioning cut.
    6. Fig 6: Fitting & Plug Weld Backing Plate To Vehicle
    GM749718Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Prepare all of the mating surfaces as necessary.
  7. Apply GM-approved Weld-Thru Coating or equivalent to all mating surfaces. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
  8. Fit the backing plate halfway into the sectioning joint, clamp and plug weld to the vehicle.
    9. Fig 7: Installing & Plug Weld Rocker Panel Section
    GM749720Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Position and align the rocker section to the adjacent panels using the 3-dimensional measuring equipment.
  10. Plug weld accordingly.
  11. To create a solid weld with minimum heat distortion, make 25 mm (1 in) stitch welds along the seam with 25 mm (1 in) gaps between them. Then go back and complete the stitch weld.
    12. Fig 8: Stitching Weld Sectioning Joint
    GM749722Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Clean and prepare all of the welded surfaces.
  13. Apply the following products as necessary:
    • The sound deadening materials
    • An approved anti-corrosion primer
    • The sealers and refinish as necessary
  14. Install all of the related panels and components.
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