Saturn 2003 Ion User Manual

11. Cut the panel at the rocker panel area where
sectioning is to be performed, within the straight
sections only.
12. Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note the
number and location of welds for installation of
the service part.
13. Remove the damaged center pillar.
Installation Procedure
1. Cut the outer center pillar in corresponding
locations to fit the remaining original panel.
The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow a
gap of 1
1
⁄ 2 times the metal thickness at the
sectioning joint.
2. In all the rocker panel areas, create a 100 mm
(4 in) backing plate from the unused portion of
the service part. Trim the backing plates as
necessary to fit behind the sectioning joint.
3. In the upper center pillar area, cut a 50 mm (4 in)
backing plate from the unused portion of the
source part trim as necessary.
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Saturn 2003 Ion Specifications

General

Brand	Saturn
Model	2003 Ion
Category	Automobile
Language	English