1-32 2001 Pontiac Aztek
Quarter Panel
Replacement
Installation Procedure
1. Cut the replacement quarter panel
in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The
sectioning joint should be trimmed
to allow a gap of one-and-one-half
times the metal thickness at the
sectioning joint.
2. Create a 50 mm (2 in.) backing
plate from the unused portion of the
service part Trim the backing plate
as necessary to fit behind the
sectioning joint.
3. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in.) plug weld
holes (1) along the sectioning cut
on the remaining original part (2).
IMPORTANT: In any area damaged
beyond recognition, space plug weld
holes every 40 mm (1-1/2 in.) apart.
4. 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.
5. Prepare all attachment surfaces as
necessary.
IMPORTANT: Prior to refinishing,
refer to publication GM4901M-D-01
GM Approved Refinish Materials for
recommended products. Do not
combine paint systems. Refer to
paint manufacturer’s
recommendations.
6. Apply weld-thru primer to all bare-
metal surfaces.
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50MM
(2 IN)
50MM
(2 IN)
25MM
(1 IN)
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