Rocker Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (Collision Repair)

Make

Vauxhall

Model

Astra J

Section

Collision Repair › Repair Instructions › Rocker Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement

Body RepairRocker Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement

Rocker Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement Note:  According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. Removal Procedure Warning:  Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning . Warning:  Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning . Warning:  Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning . 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.            6. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the rocker outer panel reinforcement (1).            7. Remove the rocker outer panel rear reinforcement (1)            8. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the rocker outer panel reinforcement (1). 9. Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly. 10. Note the location and length of adhesive for installation of the service assembly.            11. Remove the damaged rocker outer panel reinforcement (1). 12. Cut the adhesive (2) with a suitable tool. Installation Procedure 1. Align the rocker outer panel reinforcement. 2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.            3. Apply structural adhesive (1) to rocker outer panel reinforcement (2).            4. Position the rocker outer panel reinforcement (1) on the vehicle. 5. Verify the fit of the rocker outer panel reinforcement. 6. Clamp the rocker outer panel reinforcement into position.            7. Spot weld the rocker outer panel reinforcement (1) accordingly.   •  Front side door opening flange (2) - 9 spot welds   •  Rear side door opening flange (3) - 7 spot welds   •  Lower flange (4) - 31 spot welds 8. Position the rocker outer panel rear reinforcement on the vehicle. 9. Verify the fit of the rocker outer panel rear reinforcement. 10. Clamp the rocker outer panel rear reinforcement into position. 11. Braze the rocker outer panel rear reinforcement accordingly. 12. Spot weld the rocker outer panel rear reinforcement accordingly. 13. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. 14. Paint the repaired area. 15. Install all related panels and components. 16. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection . 17. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

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