16. Apply an epoxy or anti-corrosion primer. When cured, lightly scuff.
17. Seam seal the entire door. Duplicate the factory seam sealer. Apply a discrete bead around the rest of the door
to seal and protect, maintaining the original appearance.
18. Prime and paint per paint manufacturers recommendations.
19. Apply inner panel corrosion inhibiting materials (Mopar Cavity Wax part #68042970AA , or equivalent).
Body Side Aperture / Quarter Panel
Overview: FCA US LLC’s recommended repair procedure for body side aperture / quarter panel replacement
include butt joints using backer panels with structural adhesive at the sectioning joint, or a welded backer panel with
a welded butt joint using Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Resistance spot welding with structural adhesive, referred
to as weld bonding, should be used at all pinch welds and may be used at the drain trough and tail panel areas as
well. With the exception of the sectioning joint, the rule to follow is "Re-assemble as it was built from the OEM".
For further information on Weld / Weld Bonding, (Refer to Collision Information - Standard Procedure). GMAW (plug
or puddle) welds may be used in place of Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) only in areas that
specifically use spot welds and in areas that access limitations will not allow STRSW. GMAW cannot be used in the
weld bonding process. Never weld with GMAW within 25 mm. (1 in.) of any area where structural adhesive is used.
The weld "heat zone" will destroy the properties of the adhesive.
Vehicle design will determine if the sectioning location is to be in the pillar or the roof line area. For locations and
warnings that may apply to the body side aperture / quarter panel sectioning locations reference Sectioning
Procedures (Refer to Collision Information / Standard Procedure).
Preparation:
NOTE: Be certain vehicle is evenly supported at normal suspension points.
1. Restore structural dimensions as well as all related mating flanges.
2. Once sectioning locations have been established, cut original and replacement panels at the pre-determined
locations. Remove spot welds within sectioned parameter.
Body Side Aperture/Quarter Panel
1 - SECTION JOINT WITH BACKER PANEL
2 - WELD BONDING (AREAS WHERE ACCESSIBLE)
3 - REAR BODY SIDE APERTURE
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