K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-4.8L VIN V (1999)
For vehicles repaired under warranty use the table.
Disclaimer
Correction
1.
Repair the damaged pickup box using the following procedure. When repairing any damage to the front of the pickup box, it may be necessary to
remove the pickup box from the frame.
A.
Drill a 6 mm (0.23 in) hole in the extreme end of the crack.
B.
Prepare inner crack for welding.
Important:
Do not use oxyacetylene welding equipment. MIG WELD ONLY.
C.
Weld the crack using the appropriate welding technique.
D.
Clean and prepare all of the welding surfaces.
E.
Return surface contour to its original contour.
Important:
Prior to refinishing, refer to the GM4901M-D-2005 (English) or GM4901M-D-F 2005 (French) GM Approved Refinish Materials booklet for
recommended products. The information for the 2005 GM Approved Refinish Materials booklet will now be online at the
GMGOODWRENCH WEB SITE ONLY. Printed books have been discontinued. Steps to the site are as follows:
a.
Go to www.gmgoodwrench.com.
b.
Click on GM Collision Parts.
c.
Click on GM Technical Repair Information.
d.
Click on Paint Shop.
Do not combine the paint systems. Refer to the paint manufacturer's recommendations.
F.
Refinish as necessary.
