Tail Lamp Pocket Reinforcement Replacement. Pontiac Vibe

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Body 🢒 Collision Repair 🢒 Tail Lamp Pocket Reinforcement Replacement

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

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
Remove all related panels and components.
Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer to Dimensions - Body .

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

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.
Locate, and drill out all of the factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for the installation for the service part.
Remove the tail lamp pocket reinforcement.

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