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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Body 🢒 Collision Repair 🢒 Rear End Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 1686680 Size: SH
  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. Remove all related panels and components.
  4. Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer to Dimensions - Body .
  5. Locate, mark and drill out the factory welds.
  6. Remove the outer rear end panel from the vehicle.

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

  7. 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.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1686680 Size: SH
  1. Prepare the mating surfaces as necessary. Inspect for proper fit of the service panel.
  2. On the new panel, drill 8-mm (5/16-in) plug weld holes, as necessary, in the locations noted from the original panel.
  3. Apply 3M® Weld-Thru coating P/N 05916, or equivalent,to all mating surfaces.
  4. Position the service panel, check with 3-dimensional measuring equipment. Refer to Dimensions - Body .
  5. Plug weld accordingly.
  6. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
  7. Apply the sealers and the anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint/Coatings.
  8. Paint the repair area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems in Paint/Coatings.
  9. Install all related panels and components.
  10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.