Pontiac 2001 manual Right Front Lower Rail Sectioning, Removal of Damaged Right Front Rail

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Right Front Lower Rail Sectioning

Removal of Damaged

Right Front Rail

1.On top of rail, locate the last cut- out square. From the rear edge of the square (1), measure forward 8

mm(5/16 in.) and scribe a line.

2.Add 10 mm and scribe a second line. The second line is the cut location. The additional 10 mm (13/32 in.) will be used to create a flange for welding the new service part to the vehicle.

3.On the outboard side of the rail, locate the fixturing hole (2). Measure forward 150 mm (5-29/32 in.) and mark location. Scribe a straight line on the rail.

4.Measure forward 10 mm (13/32 in.) and scribe a second line. The second line [160 mm (6-5/16 in.)] is the cut location.

5.On the inboard side of the rail, locate the brake line pass-thru hole

(1). At the larger hole, pull the tape measure from the forward edge of the hole and mark a line at 376

mm.Scribe a line with a straight edge, making sure it is square to inboard and top rail markings.

6.Measure forward 10 mm and scribe

asecond line. The second line (386 mm) is the cut location.

7.Make certain all three sides are aligned. Cut through three sides of the rail.

8.On the bottom of the damaged rail, scribe a line from the outboard to the inboard cut locations and cut the remainder of the rail (1) from the vehicle. Remove the damaged section of rail.

18MM

1

2

160MM

160MM

1

386MM

1

(RIGHT OUTBOARD)

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Contents Removal Procedure Pontiac AztekInstallation Procedure Radiator Support Replacement Lower Radiator Support Replacement Lower Rail Replacement Upper Rail Replacement Upper Wheelhouse Replacement Front Wheelhouse Replacement Front Rail Sub-Assembly Replacement Front Lower Rail Sub-Assembly Replacement Front Lower Left Front Lower Rail Sectioning Removal of Damaged Left Front RailRemoval of Damaged Left Front Rail con’t Preparing Service Part for Installation Left Front Lower Rail SectioningRight Front Lower Rail Sectioning Removal of Damaged Right Front RailPreparing the Undamaged Portion of the Rail for Installation Door Frame Sectioning-Outer Front Hinge Pillar Door Frame Sectioning-Outer Front Hinge Pillar 25MM 1/2 Door Frame Sectioning-Outer Center Pillar Inner panels or reinforcementsInstallation Procedure Door Frame Sectioning-Outer Center Pillar Door Frame Sectioning-Outer Rear Lock Pillar Door Frame Sectioning-Outer Rear Lock Pillar Door Frame Sectioning-Outer Rear Lock Pillar Door Frame Sectioning-Outer Rocker Sectioning Door Frame Sectioning-Outer Rocker Sectioning Cut the replacement service part 25MM 1 Roof Outer Replacement Installation Procedure Quarter Panel Replacement 50MM 2 Quarter Panel Replacement Installation Procedure Rail Sectioning Rear Rail Sectioning- Rear Rail Sectioning-Rear Installation Procedure con’t Rail Sectioning-Rear Installation Procedure con’t Floor Panel Replacement Floor Panel Replacement Removal Procedure con’t Installation Procedure Floor Panel Replacement Installation Procedure con’t Panel Replacement Rear End Installation Procedure Wheelhouse Replacement Rear Outer Important Prior to refinishing Aztek Plastic Panel Identification Aztek Metal Panel Identification Body Dimensions Engine Compartment Body Measurements UnderbodyFrame Dimensions