Pontiac 2001 manual Rail Sub-Assembly Replacement Front Lower

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Rail Sub-Assembly

Replacement (Front

Lower)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove all related panels and components.

2. Restore as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications.

3. Note the location and remove the following as necessary:

Anti-corrosion materials

• Sound deadeners

• Sealers

4. Separate the floor pan reinforcement (1) weld flanges from the inside of the lower rail. Care must be taken not to damage the weld flanges.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.

5. Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the Front Lower Rail.

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6. Remove the damaged rail.

2001 Pontiac Aztek 1-9

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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