Pontiac 2001 manual Rail Sectioning-Rear Installation Procedure con’t

Rail Sectioning—Rear Installation Procedure con’t

IMPORTANT: In any area damaged beyond recognition, space plug weld holes every 40 mm (1-1/2 in.) apart.

7.Drill 8 mm (5/16 in.) plug weld holes along the sectioning cut on the original rail. Locate these holes 13 mm (1/2 in.) from the edge and spaced 40 mm (1/2 in.) apart.

8.Prepare all attachment surfaces as necessary.

9.Turn the weld flange downward for rewelding (2).

10.Apply weld-thru primer to all bare- metal surfaces.

11.Align the service part over the stepped tab using three-dimensional measuring equipment.

12. Plug weld accordingly.

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