Pontiac 2001 manual Installation Procedure

Door Frame

Sectioning—Outer

(Center Pillar)

Installation Procedure

1.Cut the replacement Center Pillar in corresponding locations to fit the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half times the metal (1) thickness at the sectioning joint.

2.In the Center Pillar, create a 50 mm (2 in.) backing plate (1) from the unused portion of the Door Frame Opening. Trim the backing plate as necessary to fit behind the sectioning joint.

3.In the rocker locations, create a 100 mm (4 in.) backing plate (2) from the unused portion of the door frame opening. Trim the backing plate as necessary to fit behind the sectioning joint.

4.Drill 8 mm (5/16 in.) plug weld holes along the sectioning cut on the remaining original part.

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