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Quarter Outer Panel Sectioning

Quarter Outer Panel Sectioning

Removal Procedure

Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning

See Warning during the repair of collision damage with repair sheet metal

Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning

See

Note

The door frame can be replaced at factory seams, but requires the removal of the windshield and the roof. The specific area to be sectioned is determined by the extent of the damage to the vehicle.


Note

When replacing panels that involve servicing of stationary glass, refer to Adhesive Installation of Windshields before performing any priming or refinishing.



1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

3. Remove all related panels and components (1).


4. Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer to Dimensions - Body .

5. Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary..

6.
Note

Do NOT damage any inner panels or reinforcements.


Cut the panel where sectioning is to be performed (1).


7. Depending on the type of damage, perform additional sheet metal sectioning work, if necessary. See:

Rocker Outer Panel Sectioning

B-Pillar, Sectioning - Outer

8. Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note the number and location of the welds for installations of the service par (1)t.


9. Remove the damaged quarter panel.


Installation Procedure


1. Cut out the panel from the service part (1) to overlap the original panel with 25 mm (1 inch) at the joining points.


2.
Note

In any area damaged beyond recognition, or if structural Weld-Thru adhesive is present, space the plug weld holes 40 mm (11/2 in) apart.


Drill as many 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes along the sectioning cut in the remaining service part. Place the holes 13 mm (1/2 in) from the edge and with 40 mm (11/2 in) spacing.


3. Prepare all mating surfaces, as necessary.

4. Apply GM-approved Weld-Thru Coating or equivalent to all mating surfaces.

5. Position the quarter panel.

6. Plug weld accordingly (1).


7.
Note

To create a solid weld with minimum heat distortion make 25 mm (1 in) stitch welds along the seam with 25 mm (1 in) gaps between. Then go back and complete the stitch weld.


Stitch the weld sectioning joint.

8. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.

9. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary.

10. Paint the repair area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems .

11. Install all related panels and components.

12. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

13. Activate the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .