2001 Pontiac Aztek 1-27
Door Frame
Sectioning—Outer
(Rocker Sectioning)
Installation Procedure
1. Cut the replacement service part 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 (1) thickness at the
sectioning joint.
2. In the Rear Lock Pillar, create a 50
mm (2 in.) backing plate (1) from
the unused portion of the Door
Frame Opening. Trim the backing
plate as necessary to fit behind the
sectioning joint.
3. Use the lower hinge reinforcement
(2) as the backing plate in the front
Hinge Pillar and the Center Hinge
Pillar.
4. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in.) plug weld
holes along the sectioning cut on
the remaining original part.
IMPORTANT: In any area damaged
beyond recognition, space plug weld
holes every 40 mm (1 in.) apart.
5. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in.) plug weld
holes as necessary in locations
noted from the original panel and
along the sectioning cut.
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