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
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2. |
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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3. |
Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
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4. |
Remove the rocker panel. Refer to
Rocker Panel Replacement (Rear)
Rocker Panel Replacement (Front)
Rocker Panel Replacement (Center)
Rocker Panel Replacement (Complete)
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5. |
Remove the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement. Refer to
Body Lock Pillar Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement
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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)
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8. |
Remove the rocker outer panel reinforcement (1).
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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. |
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding. |
5. |
Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive to body (1). Refer to
Structural Adhesive Body Repairs
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6. |
Position the new rocker outer panel reinforcement on the vehicle.
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7. |
Verify the fit of the new rocker outer panel reinforcement.
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8. |
Clamp the new rocker outer panel reinforcement into position.
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9. |
MIG-braze (1) the rocker outer panel reinforcement. |
10. |
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
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12. |
Install the rocker panel (complete). Refer to
Rocker Panel Replacement (Rear)
Rocker Panel Replacement (Front)
Rocker Panel Replacement (Center)
Rocker Panel Replacement (Complete)
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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)
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14. |
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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15. |
Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
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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)
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