- Remove the sealer.
- Drill the spot welds from:
2.1. | The panel assembly-center pillar |
2.2. | The upper panel assembly-rocker outer |
2.3. | The rail assembly-rear compartment side upper |
2.4. | The panel assembly-quarter rear |
2.5. | The panel assembly-quarter inner lower front |
2.6. | The reinforcement-quarter inner panel lower |
- Clean all of the weld seams with a wire brush, prime, and seal all repair
areas.
- Apply a permanent underbody sealant.
Important: Ensure that proper corrosion protection processes are used on all repair areas.
- Prime with a 2-part catalyzed primer.
- Apply sealers and corrosion protection materials according to the information
in the Body Paint section of this service manual or the paint manufacturer's recommendations.
- Clean the surface for welding and grind the primer off of the new part
at the connecting points. Apply 3M® Weld-Thru Coating P/N 05913, or equivalent,
to all areas to be welded.
- Measure and align the panel assembly quarter outer upper. Clamp into place.
- Use a MIG to plug the weld.
- After installing the new part, apply 3M® Ultrapro Urethane Seam Sealer
P/N 08361, or equivalent, around the baffles.