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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2002 🢒 Bravada - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Collision Repair 🢒 Upper Fender Rail Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 741824 Size: SH
  1. Remove all of the related panels and components.
  2. Restore as much of the damage as possible to the factory specifications.
  3. Note the location and remove the following as necessary:
    4. • The Sealers
    • The Sound deadeners
    • The Anti-corrosion materials

    Object Number: 741827 Size: SH

    Important: Do not damage any of the inner panels or reinforcements.

  4. Drill through the fender bracket only.
  5. Locate, and drill out all factory welds for installation of the service part.

    6. Object Number: 741828 Size: SH
  6. Remove the upper fender bracket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 741829 Size: SH

    Important: In any area damaged beyond recognition, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1-1/2 in) apart.

  1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes in the service part as necessary in the locations noted from the original panel.

    2. Object Number: 741830 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 upper fender bracket

    5. Object Number: 741833 Size: SH
  5. Plug weld accordingly.
  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 recommended products. Do not combine the paint systems. Refer to the paint manufacturer's recommendation.

  7. Apply the following as necessary:
    8. • Apply the sound deadening materials.
    • Apply an approved anti-corrosion primer.
    • Apply the sealers and refinish as necessary.

    Object Number: 743673 Size: SH
  8. Install all of the related panels and components.