Installation Procedure
- Apply 1K-Adhesive on the sound deadener (1). Refer to CHEMICAL PRODUCTS .
- Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive to body (2). Refer to STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE BODY REPAIRS .
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
- Position the body lock pillar outer panel on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the roof outer panel.
- Clamp the body lock pillar outer panel into position.
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NOTE: Refer to WELDED, BRAZED, AND RIVETED JOINT SPECIFICATIONS .
Spot weld (1) the body lock pillar outer panel.
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NOTE: Refer to WELDED, BRAZED, AND RIVETED JOINT SPECIFICATIONS .
MIG-braze (1) the body lock pillar outer panel.
- Grind MIG-brazed seams.
- 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) .
- Paint the repaired area. Refer to BASECOAT/CLEARCOAT PAINT SYSTEMS .
- Install all related panels and components.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION AND CONNECTION .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING .