GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Use the following procedure if a weld stud on an outer panel becomes damaged or broken off:

  1. Drill a small hole in the panel next to the original weld stud location.
  2. Complete one of the following steps:
  3. • Insert a self-sealing screw through the original clip and into the outer panel.
    • Replace the damaged weld stud with a self-sealing, screw-type weld stud.