Pontiac 2001 manual Left Front Lower Rail Sectioning, Removal of Damaged Left Front Rail

35MM

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402MM

Left Front Lower

Rail Sectioning

IMPORTANT: If the damage exceeds the recommended area for sectioning and the rail cannot be straightened, the complete rail must be replaced.

Sectioning procedures have been developed to simplify repair of the lower rails, providing the majority of the damage can be returned to factory specifications. This allows the damaged front section to be replaced without performing a full rail replacement. The rails come as a complete assembly. The front portion of the rail and bumper brackets are also serviced separately.

IMPORTANT: Failure to follow the instructions included with the service rail may lead to improper rail sectioning, which may compromise the structural integrity of the vehicle.

Removal of Damaged

Left Front Rail

1.On top of the rail, locate the cut-out square (1). From the front edge of the square, measure forward 25 mm and scribe a line.

2.Add 10 mm and scribe a second line

(1). The second line (35 mm) is the cut location. The additional 10 mm will be used to create a flange for welding the new service part to the vehicle.

3. On the outboard side of the rail,

1	locate the brake line pass-thru hole
	(1). At the larger hole, pull the tape
	measure from the forward edge of
	the hole and mark a line at 392
	mm. Scribe a line with a straight
	edge, making sure it is square to
	inboard and top rail markings.
	4. Measure forward 10 mm and scribe
	a second line. The second line (402
	mm) is cut location.
	—continued

2001 Pontiac Aztek 1-11