LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2021 >> Tahoe FL, RWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Collision >> Body Panels >> Body Panel Replacement >> Body Panel Replacement >> Quarter Inner Panel Replacement (LWB) >> Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure

GM5409295Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Temporarily install the quarter inner for proper fit.

  1. Position quarter inner (1) to vehicle using 3-dimensional measuring equipment.
    GM5475511Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    2. NOTE:

    Use 6.7 mm (17/64 in) holes for rivet installation.

  2. Drill 6.7 mm (17/64 in) hole (1) on quarter inner and vehicle for rivet installation. [23X]
  3. Drill 6.7 mm (17/64 in) hole (2) on quarter inner and vehicle for rivet installation. [1X]
    GM5409295Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the quarter inner (1) from the vehicle.
    5. 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 quarter inner before installation.

  5. Prepare quarter inner per installation requirements.
  6. Prepare all joining surfaces for welding as necessary.
  7. Apply weld-thru coating or equivalent to all welding surfaces. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
    GM5475495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    8. NOTE:

    Only remove E-coat where adhesive will be applied.

  8. Clean and prepare quarter inner and vehicle for adhesive according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING
  9. Apply structural adhesive (1) on the mating surfaces on quarter inner and vehicle according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING
    GM5475493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Apply structural adhesive (1) on the mating surfaces on quarter inner and vehicle according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING
    GM5409295Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Install quarter inner (1) to vehicle using 3-dimensional measuring equipment and clamp into place.
    GM5475503Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install rivets (1) in quarter inner. [SR1 23X] Fastener Specifications
  13. Install rivet (2) in quarter inner. [SR1 1X] Fastener Specifications
    GM5475505Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    14. NOTE:

    Due to structure adhesive use spot welds only.

    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.

  14. Install spot welds (1). [9X]
    GM5475506Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    15. NOTE:

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

  15. Install spot welds (1). [9X]
  16. Install spot welds (2). [24X]
  17. Install spot welds (3). [22X]
    GM5409299Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Install spot welds (1). [3X]
  19. Install quarter extension. Quarter Inner Panel Extension Replacement (SWB - Sectioning) Quarter Inner Panel Extension Replacement (SWB - Complete) Quarter Inner Panel Extension Replacement (LWB - Sectioning) Quarter Inner Panel Extension Replacement (LWB - Complete) 
  20. Install bodyside 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) 
  21. Install quarter outer. Quarter Outer Panel Replacement , or Quarter Outer Panel Sectioning 
    GM5417245Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    22. NOTE:

    Ensure proper sealing around fuel door area to prevent fuel vapors from entering the cabin.

  22. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area as necessary. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
    23. NOTE:

    Before refinishing, refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair

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


    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 quarter inner before installation.

  1. Prepare quarter inner 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
    GM5475556Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    4. NOTE:

    Only remove E-coat where adhesive will be applied.

  4. Clean and prepare quarter inner and vehicle for adhesive according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING
  5. Apply structural adhesive (1) on the mating surfaces on quarter inner and vehicle according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. METAL PANEL BONDING
    GM5412089Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Install quarter inner (1) to vehicle using 3-dimensional measuring equipment and clamp into place.
    GM5475571Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    7. NOTE:

    Due to structure adhesive use spot welds only.

    NOTE:

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

  7. Install spot welds (1). [9X]
    GM5475572Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    8. NOTE:

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

  8. Install spot welds (1). [32X]
  9. Install spot welds (2). [19X]
  10. Install spot welds (3). [9X]
    GM5412086Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Install spot welds (1). [3X]
    GM5475567Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    12. NOTE:

    Perform MIG/MAG weld on both sides of quarter inner.

  12. Install MIG/MAG weld (1). [1X]
  13. Install quarter extension. Quarter Inner Panel Extension Replacement (SWB - Sectioning) Quarter Inner Panel Extension Replacement (SWB - Complete) Quarter Inner Panel Extension Replacement (LWB - Sectioning) Quarter Inner Panel Extension Replacement (LWB - Complete) 
  14. Install bodyside 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) 
  15. Install quarter outer. Quarter Outer Panel Replacement , or Quarter Outer Panel Sectioning 
  16. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area as necessary. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
    17. NOTE:

    Before refinishing, refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair

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