Removal Procedure
- Remove all
related panels and components including the following:
| • | Upper outer rail reinforcement |
| • | Quarter panel, COUPE MODELS ONLY |
- Visually inspect and restore as much of the damage as possible
to factory specifications.
- Remove the following as necessary:
| • | Anti-corrosion materials |
- Locate, mark and drill out all factory welds. Note the number
of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged door frame opening.
Installation Procedure
- Prepare mating surfaces
and check for proper fit of the door frame opening service assembly.
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld hole on the service
assembly as necessary in the locations noted from the original assembly.
- In any area damaged beyond recognition, space plug weld holes
every 40 mm (1 ½ in) apart.
- Position the service assembly.
- Check fit using body dimensions and plug weld accordingly with
frequent measurements to ensure proper fit.
- Inject expandable foam into the A-Pillar through the bottom interior
trim-mounting hole.
- Clean and prepare welded surfaces.
Important: Do not combine paint systems. Prior to refinishing, refer to GM 4901MD-99
Refinish Manual for recommended products. Do not combine paint systems. Refer
to paint manufacturer's recommendations.
- Apply approved anti-corrosion primer.
- Apply a full-bodied caulk along the surface of the baffle to ensure
a proper seal with the inner cowl plenum.
- Apply sealers and refinish as necessary.
- Install all related panels and components.
