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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2006 🢒 Canyon Pickup - 4WD 🢒 Body 🢒 Collision Repair 🢒 Rear End Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

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

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

    3. Object Number: 1331521 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 in Paint and Coatings.

    6. Object Number: 1331522 Size: SH
  6. Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service part.

    7. Object Number: 1331524 Size: SH
  7. Remove the damaged rear end panel.

Installation Procedure
  1. Prepare the mating surfaces as necessary. Inspect for proper fit of the service panel.

    2. Object Number: 1331525 Size: SH
  2. On the new panel, drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes as necessary in the locations noted from the original panel.
  3. Apply 3M® Weld-Thru coating P/N 05916 or equivalent to all mating surfaces.

    4. Object Number: 1331527 Size: SH
  4. Position the service panel. Inspect with 3-dimensional measuring equipment.

    5. Object Number: 1331528 Size: SH
  5. Plug weld accordingly.
  6. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.

    7. Object Number: 1331530 Size: SH
  7. Apply the sealers and the anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint and Coatings.
  8. Paint the repair area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems in Paint and Coatings.
  9. Install all related panels and components.
  10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.