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Installation Procedure

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  1. Wash the bonding surface with soap and water.
  2. Scuff sand the bonding surface with a 3M™ Red Scotch Brite pad.
  3. Wipe with a clean cloth dampened with soap and water.
    Fig 1: Washing & Wiping Bonding Surface
    G01452105Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Notch the new quarter panel at the screw holes so the quarter panel will slide snugly under the screws on the surround panel.
  5. Dry fit the quarter panel to the opening sliding the quarter panel under the screws.

    Loosen the screws slightly, if necessary.

    Elongate the screw holes, if necessary, to achieve the proper gap.

  6. Remove the quarter panel.
  7. Follow the urethane manufactures instructions for preparing the surfaces before applying the urethane.
  8. Install a thin bead of windshield urethane, to the surround between the screws and two inches beyond the screws.
    Fig 2: Installing Thin Bead Of Windshield Urethane To Surround Between Screws
    G01452106Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Position the quarter panel to the vehicle aligning and setting the gap to the door.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  10. Install the screws attaching the quarter panel to the door lock pillar.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the quarter panel to door lock pillar screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

  11. Loosely start a screw in the upper flange rearward hole (the rearward hole aligns the quarter panel side to side).
  12. Set the gap to the stowage compartment lid.
  13. Install the screws in the remaining upper flange holes.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the quarter panel upper flange screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

  14. Position the fuel door in the fuel pocket (drivers side only).
  15. Install the bolt attaching the fuel filler door to inner body panel (drivers side only).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fuel filler door bolt to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    Fig 3: Quarter Panel
    G01452107Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 4: Installing Bolt Attaching Fuel Filler Door To Inner Body Panel
    G01452108Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the screws attaching the fuel door and quarter panel to the fuel pocket (drivers side only).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fuel door to quarter panel screws to 2.2 N.m (19 lb in).

    Fig 5: Installing Screws Attaching Fuel Door & Quarter Panel To Fuel Pocket
    G01452109Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the antenna and antenna bezel. (right side only).
    Fig 6: Antenna & Antenna Bezel
    G01452110Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the bolts attaching the quarter panel to the rear compartment brace.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the quarter panel to the rear compartment brace bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  19. Install the nuts attaching the quarter panel to the fascia.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the quarter panel to fascia nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 7: Installing Bolts Attaching Quarter Panel To Rear Compartment Brace
    G01452111Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the bolts attaching the fascia to the quarter panel.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fascia to quarter panel bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  21. Install the outer taillamp.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the taillamp attaching screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    Fig 8: Installing Bolts Attaching Fascia To Quarter Panel
    G01452112Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the side marker lamp socket to the side marker lamp.
  23. Install the wheelhouse liner panel with the upper outer attaching bolt.
  24. Install the remaining upper bolts.
  25. Position the lower front corner of the wheelhouse liner panel behind the door opening finish panel and install the attaching bolt.
  26. Install the remaining wheelhouse liner panel bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the wheelhouse liner panel bolts to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

  27. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  28. Remove the covers protecting the interior.
    Fig 9: Wheelhouse Liner Panel
    G01452113Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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