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Rocker Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (Complete)

Rocker Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (Complete)

Removal Procedure

Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .

Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning .

Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .


1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

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

3. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.

4. Remove the rocker panel. Refer to Rocker Panel Replacement (Rear) Rocker Panel Replacement (Front) Rocker Panel Replacement (Center) Rocker Panel Replacement (Complete) .

5. Remove the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement .

6. Remove the rocker outer panel reinforcement (rear, outer). Refer to Rocker Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (Front) Rocker Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (Complete) Rocker Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (Rear) Rocker Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (Rear Outer)

7.
Note

Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements. Note the number and location of the welds for installations of the service part.


Locate and drill out all of the necessary factory welds on the rocker outer panel reinforcement (1).


8. Remove the rocker outer panel reinforcement (1).



Installation Procedure


1. Prepare the new rocker outer panel reinforcement (1).

4x slots 6 x 20 mm (0.2 x 0.8 in)


2. Prepare the new rocker outer panel reinforcement in the area (2).

1x slot 8 x 24 mm (0.3 x 0.9 in)

3. Prepare the new rocker outer panel reinforcement in the area (3).

4x slots 8 x 24 mm (0.3 x 0.9 in)

4.
Note

Refer SPP, PSO welding parameters for resistance spot welding. See TIS Newsletter for equipment recommendations.


Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.


5. Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive to body (1). Refer to Structural Adhesive Body Repairs .

6. Position the new rocker outer panel reinforcement on the vehicle.


7. Verify the fit of the new rocker outer panel reinforcement.

8. Clamp the new rocker outer panel reinforcement into position.

9.
Note

Refer to Welded, Brazed, and Riveted Joint Specifications .


MIG-braze (1) the rocker outer panel reinforcement.


10.
Note

Refer to Welded, Brazed, and Riveted Joint Specifications .


Spot weld (1) the rocker outer panel reinforcement accordingly.


11. Install the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement .

12. Install the rocker panel (complete). Refer to Rocker Panel Replacement (Rear) Rocker Panel Replacement (Front) Rocker Panel Replacement (Center) Rocker Panel Replacement (Complete) .

13. 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) .

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

15. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

16. Install the rocker outer panel reinforcement (rear, outer). Refer to Rocker Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (Front) Rocker Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (Complete) Rocker Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (Rear) Rocker Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (Rear Outer)