GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Complete the following steps in order to replace a damaged weld stud on an outer panel:

  1. Drill a 2.3 mm (3/32 in) hole in the panel next to original weld stud location.
  2. Install one of the following fasteners:
  3. • Insert a self sealing screw through the original clip into the outer panel.
    • Replace the damaged weld stud with a self sealing screw type weld stud.