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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2001 🢒 SL1/SC1/SW1 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Collision Repair 🢒 Back Body Pillar Inner Upper Panel Assembly Replacement

    Object Number: 860688 Size: MF
  1. Note the location of the spot welds.
  2. Remove the sealer.
  3. Drill the spot welds from:
    4. 3.1. The panel back body outer upper
    3.2. The panel back body pillar outer upper
    3.3. The panel back body inner upper
    3.4. The frame body side rear
  4. Clean all of the weld seams with a wire brush, prime, and seal all repair areas.
  5. Apply a permanent underbody sealant.

    6. Important: Ensure that proper corrosion protection processes are used on all repair areas.

  6. Prime with a 2-part catalyzed primer.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Measure and align the panel assembly back body pillar inner upper. Clamp into place.
  10. Use a MIG to plug the weld.