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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Daewoo 🢒 2009 🢒 Lacetti (Global Delta) 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Collision Repair 🢒 Tail Lamp Pocket Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section.

    Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  3. Remove all related panels and components.
  4. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
  5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.

    6. Object Number: 2027312 Size: SH
  6. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the body rear end panel.
  7. Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.

    8. Note: Drill factory welds in area of the rear end upper panel reinforcement (1) from above. Drill holes are necessary for later plug welds.


    Object Number: 2027313 Size: SH
  8. Remove the tail lamp pocket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2027314 Size: SH
  1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the tail lamp pocket as noted from the original panel.

    2. Note: 

  2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

    3. Object Number: 2027313 Size: SH
  3. Position the tail lamp pocket on the vehicle.
  4. Verify the fit of the tail lamp pocket.
  5. Clamp the tail lamp pocket into position.

    6. Object Number: 2027315 Size: SH
  6. Plug weld accordingly.
  7. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
  8. Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
  9. Install all related panels and components.
  10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.