Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 1307

Fig. 141: View Of Welding Procedure
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4. Apply welds accordingly.

5. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.

6. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion

Treatment and Repair .

7. Paint the repair area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems .

8. Install all related panels and components.

9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

(w/Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery)
or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Dual Batteries) .

10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

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MIG WELDED FULL PANEL REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

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

(w/Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery)
or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Dual Batteries) .

3. Remove all related panels and components.

4. Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications.

5. Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary.

Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .

IMPORTANT: Use this procedure for all panels that are replaced at the factory seams, unless

a specific procedure exists in the Collision Repair section of this vehicle's
service information.

CAUTION: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution .

CAUTION: Refer to Foam Sound Deadeners Caution .

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Fig. 142: Drilling Out Factory Welds
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6. Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note the number and location of the welds for installation of the

service part.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.

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Fig. 143: View Of Inner & Outer Panels
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7. Remove the damaged part.

Installation Procedure

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