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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Isuzu 🢒 2003 🢒 Ascender - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Collision Repair 🢒 Quarter Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 754837 Size: SH
  1. Remove all related panels and components. Refer to Roof Outer Replacement .
  2. Restore as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications.
  3. Note the location and remove the following materials, as necessary:
    4. • The sealers
    • The sound deadeners
    • The anti-corrosion materials

    Object Number: 754838 Size: SH

    Important: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.

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

    5. Object Number: 754840 Size: SH
  5. Remove the damaged quarter panel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 754841 Size: SH

    Important: In any area with excess damage, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1.6 in) apart.

  1. Drill 8 mm (0.3 in) plug weld holes in the service part as necessary in the locations noted from the original panel.

    2. Object Number: 754842 Size: SH
  2. Prepare all of the attachment surfaces as necessary.
  3. Apply the weld-thru primer to all of the bare metal surfaces.
  4. Position the quarter panel.

    5. Object Number: 754843 Size: SH
  5. Plug weld accordingly.

    6. Object Number: 754844 Size: SH
  6. Clean and prepare all of the welded surfaces.

    7. 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.

  7. Apply the following products, as necessary:
    8. • The sound deadening materials
    • An approved anti-corrosion primer
    • The sealers and refinish as necessary
  8. Install all of the related panels and components.