Pontiac pontiac 2001 User Manual download pdf (Page 33)

2001 Pontiac Aztek 1-33

Quarter Panel Replacement

Installation Procedure con't

7. Fit the backing plate halfway into

the sectioning joint, clamp and plug

weld to the vehicle.

CAUTION: THE FUEL FILLER

OPENING MUST BE PROPERLY

SEALED PRIOR TO

POSITIONING THE QUARTER

PANEL. FAILURE TO PROPERLY

SEAL THE QUARTER PANEL

COULD RESULT IN EXHAUST

GAS LEAKAGE INTO THE

INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE,

CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.

8. Install GM P/N 12399117 Sealing

Strip between outer wheelhouse and

quarter panel gas door pocket.

9. Install service quarter panel leaving

a gap of one and one half times the

thickness of the metal (1) at the

sectioning joint.

10. Plug weld accordingly.

11. To create a solid weld with

minimum heat distortion, make 25

mm (1 in.) stitch welds along the

seam with 25 mm (1 in.) gaps

between them. Then go back and

complete the stitch weld.

12. Clean and prepare all welded

surfaces.

13. Apply the following as necessary:

• Anti-corrosion materials

• Sound deadeners

• Sealers

14. Refinish as necessary.

15. Install all related panels and

components.

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