GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2009 🢒 Canyon Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Collision Repair 🢒 Roof Outer 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 Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows , before performing any priming or refinishing.

  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: 1284452 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. 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. Remove the rear window. Refer to Rear Window Replacement.

    8. Object Number: 1284455 Size: SH
  8. Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the roof panel.

    9. Object Number: 1284458 Size: SH
  9. With an assistant remove the roof panel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1284461 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: 1284462 Size: SH
  4. With the aid of an assistant, position the roof panel to the body.

    5. Object Number: 1284464 Size: SH
  5. Plug weld accordingly.
  6. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.

    7. Object Number: 1284467 Size: SH
  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 the rear window. Refer to Rear Window Replacement.
  11. Install all related panels and components.
  12. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.