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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Collision Repair 🢒 Quarter Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 2024087 Size: SH
  1. Remove all related panels and components.
  2. Restore as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications.
  3. Note the location and remove the following as necessary:
    4. • Sealers
    • Sound deadeners
    • Anti-corrosion materials

    Note: Do not damage the inner panels or reinforcements.

  4. Cut the quarter panel in the located areas as shown (1), and (3).
  5. Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note the number and location of the welds for installation of the service part.
  6. Cut through the wheel lip area (2) with a chisel to separate the body panel adhesive.

    7. Object Number: 2024123 Size: SH
  7. Locate and drill out all remaining factory welds. Note the number and location of the welds for installation of the service part.
  8. Remove the damaged quarter panel section.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2024133 Size: SH

    Note: In any area damaged beyond recognition, space plug weld holes every 40 mm (1 in) apart.

  1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes in the service panel as necessary in the locations noted from the original panel and along the sectioning cut.

    2. Warning: Refer to Foam Sound Deadeners Warning in the Preface section.

  2. Prepare all attachment surfaces as necessary.
  3. Apply 3M Weld-Thru Coating P/N 05916 or equivalent to all bare metal surfaces.
  4. Apply adhesive 3M™ Automix™ Panel Bonding Adhesive P/N 8115 to the quarter panel area (2).

    5. Note: Apply enough adhesive for the panels to stick to each other.

  5. Align the quarter panel to adjacent panels using 3-dimensional measuring equipment. Leave a gap of 1½ times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint.
  6. Plug weld accordingly.
  7. To create a solid joint with minimal heat distortion, make 25 mm (1 in) stitch welds along the seams (1), (3) with 2 mm (1 in) gaps between them, then go back and complete the stitch weld.

    8. Object Number: 2024147 Size: SH
  8. Complete the remaining plug welds on the quarter panel.
  9. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.

    10. Note: Prior to refinishing, refer to publication GM 4901M-D-2000 GM Approved Refinish Materials for recommended products. Do not combine paint systems. Refer to paint manufacturer's recommendations.

  10. Apply the following as necessary:
    11. • An approved anticorrosion primer
    • Sound deadening materials
    • Sealers
    • Refinish materials
  11. Install all related panels and components.