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Installation Procedure

  1. Prepare the new body side inner panel.
    Fig 1: Identifying Welding Surfaces
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  2. Create a cut line on the body side inner panel (1).
  3. Cut the new body side inner panel in corresponding to the fit of the original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow min. 1 times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint.
  4. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding (1).
    Fig 2: Identifying Body Side Inner Panel
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  5. Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive to body (1). Refer to STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE BODY REPAIRS .
  6. Position the body side inner panel on the vehicle.
  7. Verify the fit of the body side inner panel.
  8. Clamp the body side inner panel into position.
  9. NOTE: Refer to WELDED, BRAZED, AND RIVETED JOINT SPECIFICATIONS .

    Spot and plug weld the body side inner panel (1) accordingly.

    Fig 3: Identifying Spot And Plug Weld Area On Body Side Inner Panel
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  10. MIG-braze the body side inner panel (1).
    Fig 4: Identifying MIG-Braze Applying Area Body Side Inner Panel
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  11. Grind MIG brazed seams.
  12. 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) .
  13. Install the body side outer panel. Refer to BODY SIDE OUTER PANEL REPLACEMENT .
  14. Install the body side outer panel extension. Refer to BODY SIDE OUTER PANEL EXTENSION REPLACEMENT .
  15. Install the tail lamp pocket. Refer to TAIL LAMP POCKET REPLACEMENT .
  16. Install the body side outer panel rear upper extension. Refer to BODY SIDE OUTER PANEL REAR UPPER EXTENSION REPLACEMENT .
  17. Install the rocker outer panel reinforcement. Refer to TECHNICAL DATA .
  18. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION AND CONNECTION .
  19. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING .
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