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Installation Procedure

  1. Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive (2) to body. Refer to STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE BODY REPAIRS .

    Apply 1K-Adhesive on the sound deadener (1). Refer to CHEMICAL PRODUCTS .

    Fig 1: Identifying 1K-Adhesive Application Area On Sound Deadener
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  2. Cut the spare part so that it corresponds to earlier cuttings. Position the rocker panel rear on the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Identifying Rocker Panel Rear Cutting Position On Vehicle
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  3. Verify the fit of the rocker panel.
  4. Clamp the rocker panel into position.
  5. Spot weld (1) the rocker panel accordingly.

    Fig 3: Identifying Spot Weld And MIG-Braze Area On Rocker Panel
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  6. MIG-braze (2) the rocker panel.
  7. Grind MIG brazed seams.
  8. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT AND REPAIR (BASE) or ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT AND REPAIR (CORROSION PROTECTION) .
  9. Install all related panels and components.
  10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION AND CONNECTION .
  11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING .