Pontiac 2001 manual Wheelhouse Replacement Front

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Wheelhouse Replacement (Front)

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 the locations noted from the original panel.

2.Prepare all attachment surfaces as necessary.

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

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

4.Position the apron extension.

5.Plug weld accordingly.

6.Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.

7.Apply the following as necessary:

Anti-corrosion materials

Sound deadening materials

Sealers

8.Refinish as necessary.

9.Install all related panels and components.

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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