PRE-RELEASE
Front Inner Hinge Pillar Body Replacement
| Front Inner Hinge Pillar Body Replacement |
| Removal Procedure |
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Refer to
Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning
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Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . 
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Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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Remove all related panels and components.
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Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer to
Dimensions - Body
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Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary.
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Remove the damaged portion of the body side.
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Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note the number and location of the welds for installation of the hinge pillar inner reinforcement . 
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Remove the damaged hinge pillar inner reinforcement .
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| Installation Procedure |
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Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes in the service part as necessary in the locations noted from the original panel. 
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Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
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Apply GM-approved Weld-Thru Coating or equivalent to all mating surfaces.
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Position the hinge pillar inner reinforcement to the vehicle using 3-dimensional measuring equipment. Clamp the hinge pillar inner reinforcement into place.
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Plug weld accordingly.
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Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
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Install the new body side section.
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Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary.
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Paint the repair area. Refer to
Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems
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Install all related panels and components.
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Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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| 12. |
Activate the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
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