PRE-RELEASE
Body Side Outer Panel Extension Replacement
| Body Side Outer Panel Extension Replacement |
| Removal Procedure |
Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .
Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning .
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Disable the 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 the body side outer panel. Refer to
Body Side Outer Panel Replacement
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Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
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Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Base)
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Corrosion Protection)
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Locate and drill out all of the necessary factory welds.
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Remove the damaged body side outer panel extension.
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| Installation Procedure |
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Prepare all attachment surfaces (1) as necessary.
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Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive to body. Refer to
Structural Adhesive Body Repairs
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Position the body side outer panel extension on the vehicle.
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Verify the fit of the body side outer panel extension.
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Clamp the body side outer panel extension into position.
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Spot weld (1) the body side outer panel extension accordingly. 
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Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Base)
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Corrosion Protection)
.
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Install the body side outer panel. Refer to
Body Side Outer Panel Replacement
or install the quarter outer panel. Refer to
Quarter Outer Panel Replacement
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| 9. |
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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| 10. |
Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
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