For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove all of the related panels and components including rear door opening section and outer quarter panel. Refer to Quarter Outer Panel Replacement Quarter Outer Panel Sectioning .
- Restore as much of the damage as possible to the factory specifications.
- Note the location and remove the following materials, as necessary:
- Locate and drill out all of factory welds holding the baffle to the wheel house and remove.
- Locate and drill out all of the factory welds attaching the wheel house panel. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service part.
- Remove the damaged wheelhouse section.
| • | The sealers |
| • | The sound deadeners |
| • | The anti-corrosion materials |
Important: Do not damage any of the inner panels or reinforcements. Drill through the wheel house panel only.
Installation Procedure
- Drill 8 mm (0.3 in) plug weld holes in the service part as necessary in the locations noted from the original panel.
- Prepare all of the attachment surfaces as necessary.
- Apply the weld-thru primer to all of the bare metal surfaces.
- Position the outer wheel house front.
- Plug weld accordingly.
- Position the baffle to the wheel house.
- Plug weld accordingly.
- Clean and prepare all of the welded surfaces.
- Apply the following products, as necessary:
- Install all of the related panels and components.
Important: In any area with excess damage, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1.6 in) apart.
Important: Prior to refinishing, refer to publication GM 4901M-2001 GM Approved Refinish Materials for the recommended products. Do not combine the paint systems. Refer to the paint manufacturer's recommendations.
| • | The sound deadening materials |
| • | An approved anti-corrosion primer |
| • | The sealers and refinish as necessary |
