GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Uplander 🢒 Preface 🢒 Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions 🢒 Front Wheelhouse Replacement

Removal Procedure

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

  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: 1873738 Size: SH
  3. Remove all related panels and components.
  4. Restore 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. Perform the necessary procedures to gain access to repair. Refer to Radiator Upper Support Replacement , Upper Rail Replacement , or Radiator Lower Support Replacement.

    7. Object Number: 673217 Size: SH

    Note: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.

  7. Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service part.

    8. Object Number: 673205 Size: SH
  8. Remove the damaged apron extension.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 673198 Size: SH

    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 (1 ½ in) apart.

  1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes in the service part as necessary in the locations noted from the original panel and along the sectioning cut.
  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: 673195 Size: SH

    Note: Prior to refinishing, refer to the publication GM4901M-D-2000 GM Approved Refinish Materials for recommended products. Do not combine paint systems. Refer to paint manufacturer's recommendations.

  4. Position the apron extension.
  5. Plug weld accordingly.
  6. Complete the necessary procedures. Refer to Radiator Upper Support Replacement , Upper Rail Replacement , or Radiator Lower Support Replacement.
  7. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
  8. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
  9. Paint and repair the area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
  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.