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Installation Procedure

    NOTE:

    Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welds (STRSW) are recommended. If access to use Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welds is not possible, MIG/MAG 8 mm (5/16 in) plug welds may be used, to replace those specific welds,unless otherwise noted: 

    NOTE:

    Prepare rocker inner panel filler before installation.

  1. Prepare rocker inner panel filler 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 inner panel filler and vehicle for adhesive according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING .
  5. Apply structural adhesive (1) on the mating surfaces of rocker inner panel filler and vehicle according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING .
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  6. Install rocker inner panel filler (1) to vehicle using 3-dimensional measuring equipment and clamp into place.
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    7. NOTE:

    Due to structure adhesive use spot welds only.

    NOTE:

    LWB will have 1 less weld.

  7. Install spot welds (1). [3x]
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  8. Install spot welds (1). [11x]
  9. Install quarter inner lower with extension. Quarter Inner Lower Panel Replacement (LWB w/o Extension) Quarter Inner Lower Panel Replacement (SWB w/o Extension) Quarter Inner Lower Panel Replacement (SWB w/ Extension) Quarter Inner Lower Panel Replacement (LWB w/ Extension) .
  10. Install rocker outer panel. Rocker Outer Panel Replacement (LWB) Rocker Outer Panel Replacement (SWB) .
  11. Install hinge pillar sectioning. Body Hinge Pillar Panel Reinforcement Sectioning 
  12. Install center pillar. Center Pillar Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement .
  13. Install body side outer. 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. Install quarter outer panel (LWB only). Quarter Outer Panel Replacement , or Quarter Outer Panel Sectioning .
  15. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area as necessary. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
    16. NOTE:

    Before refinishing, refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair

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