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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 GTO 🢒 Body 🢒 Collision Repair 🢒 Lower Rail Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.

    3. Object Number: 1371417 Size: SH
  3. Remove all related panels and components.
  4. Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer to Dimensions - Body .

    5. Caution: Refer to Foam Sound Deadeners Caution in the Preface section.

  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 in Paint/Coatings.
  6. Remove the upper tie bar. Refer to Upper Tie Bar Replacement .
  7. Remove the lower tie bar. Refer to Lower Tie Bar Replacement .
  8. Remove the wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Replacement .
  9. Locate, mark, and drill out all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service rail and components.
  10. Remove the damaged rail.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1371417 Size: SH
  1. Prepare the mating surfaces as necessary.
  2. Apply 3M® Weld-Thru coating P/N 05916, or equivalent, to all mating surfaces.
  3. Position the service rail assembly on the vehicle.
  4. Verify the fit with 3-dimensional measuring equipment. Refer to Dimensions - Body .
  5. Plug weld as necessary as noted from the original rail.
  6. Install the wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Replacement .
  7. Install the lower tie bar. Refer to Lower Tie Bar Replacement .
  8. Install the upper tie bar. Refer to Upper Tie Bar Replacement .
  9. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
  10. Apply the sealers and the anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint/Coatings.
  11. Paint the repair area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems in Paint/Coatings.
  12. Install all related panels and components.
  13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  14. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.