Saturn 2003 Ion User Manual

9. Remove the damaged portion of the inner rocker
panel reinforcement.
Installation Procedure
1. Measure and lay out the cut line on the service
panel in the same location as the original panel.
2. Cut the panel at the lines laid out in the
previous step.
Important: If the location of the original plug weld
holes can not be determined, space the plug weld
holes every 40 mm (1 1/2 in) apart.
3. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes in the service
part as necessary in the corresponding locations
noted on the original panel.
4. Prepare all mating surfaces for welding as
necessary.
5. Apply 3M
®
Weld-Thru Coating P/N 05916 or
equivalent to all mating surfaces.
6. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes in the inner
rocker panel reinforcement at the cut line location
and 10 mm (0.4 in) rearward of the edge of
the panel.
7. Cut a 100 mm (4 in) section of reinforcement from
the unused section of the service part to be used
as a welding backer. Trim as necessary to
ensure a snug fit.
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Saturn 2003 Ion Specifications

General

Brand	Saturn
Model	2003 Ion
Category	Automobile
Language	English