GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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GMC_Truck
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2005
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Jimmy - 2WD
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Body
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Exterior Trim
🢒 Rocker Panel Retaining Plate Replacement
Rocker Panel Retaining Plate Replacement XTREME
Tools Required
J 34940
Rivet Gun
Removal Procedure
Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
Remove the rocker molding.
Drill out the rivets using a ¼ inch drill bit.
Clean the anti-corrosion chemical using a suitable degreaser.
Installation Procedure
Apply rust inhibitor to the plate and body mating surfaces.
Install ¼ inch rivets using the
J 34940
.
Install the rocker molding.
Lower the vehicle.
Rocker Panel Retaining Plate Replacement Blazer
Tools Required
J 34940
Rivet Gun
Removal Procedure
Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
Remove the front fender lower cladding.
Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to
Rocker Panel Molding Replacement
.
Drill out the rivets using a ¼ inch drill bit.
Remove the retaining plate.
Installation Procedure
Apply rust inhibitor to the plate and the body mating surfaces
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
.
Install the retaining plate to the body with rivets using the
J 34940
.
Install the lower rocker molding. Refer to
Rocker Panel Molding Replacement
Install the front fender lower cladding.
Lower the vehicle.