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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2007 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Collision Repair 🢒 Front Wheelhouse Extension Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution 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. Object Number: 1200789 Size: SH
  3. Remove all related panels and components.
  4. Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer to Dimensions - Body .

    5. Caution: Refer to Foam Sound Deadeners Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
  6. Remove the radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement .

    7. Object Number: 673217 Size: SH

    Important: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.

  7. Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service part.

    8. Object Number: 673205 Size: SH
  8. Remove the damaged apron extension.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 673198 Size: SH

    Important: 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 (1½ in) apart.

  1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes in the service part as necessary in the locations noted from the original panel and along the sectioning cut.
  2. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
  3. Apply GM-approved weld-thru coating or equivalent to all mating surfaces. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .

    4. Object Number: 673195 Size: SH
  4. Position the apron extension.
  5. Plug weld accordingly.
  6. Replace the radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement .
  7. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
  8. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
  9. Paint and repair the area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems .
  10. Install all related panels and components.
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .