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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2009 🢒 Allure 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Collision Repair 🢒 Roof Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section.

    Note: When replacing panels that involve servicing of stationary windows, refer to Windshield Replacement and to Rear Window Replacement.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

    3. Object Number: 1203559 Size: SH
  3. Remove all related panels and components.
  4. Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer to Dimensions - Body.

    5. Warning: Refer to Foam Sound Deadeners Warning in the Preface section.

  5. Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
  6. Remove the windshield. Refer to Windshield Replacement.

    7. Object Number: 1203560 Size: SH
  7. Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the roof panel.

    8. Object Number: 1203562 Size: SH
  8. With an assistant remove the roof panel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1203565 Size: SH
  1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes as necessary in locations noted from the original panel.

    2. Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, or if structural weld-thru adhesive is present, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in) apart.

  2. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
  3. Apply GM approved Weld-Thru coating or equivalent to all mating surfaces. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.

    4. Object Number: 1203567 Size: SH
  4. With the aid of an assistant, position the roof panel to the body.

    5. Object Number: 1203568 Size: SH
  5. Plug weld accordingly.
  6. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
  7. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
  8. Paint the repair area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
  9. Install the windshield. Refer to Windshield Replacement.
  10. Install all related panels and components.
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.