Rocker Inner Panel Replacement. Cadillac SRX 2009

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 SRX 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Collision Repair 🢒 Rocker Inner Panel Replacement

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

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Remove all related panels and components.
Repair as much of the damaged area as possible. Refer to Dimensions - Body.

Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.

Note: Note the number and location of the factory welds for installation of the inner rocker panel.

Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in) apart.

Drill 8-mm (5/16-in) plug weld holes in the service part as necessary in the locations noted from the original panel.
Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
Apply 3M® Weld-Thru coating P/N 05916 or equivalent to all mating surfaces.

Plug weld accordingly.
Clean and prepare all of the welded surfaces.
Install all of the related panels and components.
Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.