Pontiac 2001 manual Installation Procedure

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Panel Replacement

– Rear End

Installation Procedure

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

1.Drill 8 mm (5/16 in.) plug weld holes in the service part as necessary in locations noted from the original panel.

2.Prepare all attachment surfaces as necessary.

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

4.Position the Rear End Panel.

5.Plug weld accordingly.

IMPORTANT: Prior to refinishing, refer to publication GM4901M-D-01 GM Approved Refinish Materials for recommended products. Do not combine paint systems. Refer to paint manufacturer’s recommendations.

6.Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.

7.Apply the following as necessary:

Anti-corrosion materials

Sound deadeners

Sealers

8.Refinish as necessary.

9.Install all related panels and components.

2001 Pontiac Aztek 1-43

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Contents Pontiac Aztek Removal ProcedureInstallation 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 Removal of Damaged Left Front Rail Left Front Lower Rail SectioningRemoval of Damaged Left Front Rail con’t Left Front Lower Rail Sectioning Preparing Service Part for InstallationRemoval of Damaged Right Front Rail Right Front Lower Rail SectioningPreparing 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 Inner panels or reinforcements Door Frame Sectioning-Outer Center PillarInstallation 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 Underbody Body MeasurementsFrame Dimensions