Rear End Panel Replacement H3T

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



7. Remove the damaged rear end panel.

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



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 GM-approved Weld-Thru coating or equivalent to all mating surfaces. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.



4. Position the service panel. Inspect with 3-dimensional measuring equipment.



5. Plug weld accordingly.
6. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.



7. Apply the sealers and the 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 all related panels and components.
10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.