Rear Wheelhouse Inner Panel Replacement
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Rear Wheelhouse Inner Panel Replacement
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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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Note
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Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements. Record the number and location of the original welds for installation of the service part.
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Locate and drill out all the necessary factory welds (1).
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Remove the rear inner wheelhouse (1).
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Note
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If the location of the original plug welds cannot be determined or structural weld- thru adhesive was present, space plug weld holes every 40 mm (1 1/2 in) apart.
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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 (1).
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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.
Position the rear inner wheelhouse to the vehicle. Clamp the part in place.
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Plug weld accordingly (1).
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Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
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Install all of the related panels and components.
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Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary.
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