Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Applying Tape On Rear Compartment Panel

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Apply tape to the corresponding location on the replacement rear compartment panel.
Cut on the forward edge of the tape line to create the replacement sectioning compartment panel.
NOTE: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, or if structural weld-thru adhesive is present, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1 1/2 in) apart.

Fig 2: Drilling Plug Weld Holes
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Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes as necessary in locations noted from the original rear floor pan.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes spaced every 40 mm (1 1/2 in) at the forward edge, of the rear compartment panel.
Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
Apply GM-approved Weld-Thru coating or equivalent to all mating surfaces. Refer to ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT AND REPAIR .

Fig 3: Positioning Rear Compartment Panel
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Position the rear compartment panel to overlap the forward compartment panel.

Fig 4: Applying Sealers And Anti-Corrosion Materials To Repair Area
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Plug weld accordingly.
Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT AND REPAIR .
Paint and repair the area. Refer to BASECOAT/CLEARCOAT PAINT SYSTEMS .
Install all related panels and components.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION AND CONNECTION .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING .