5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials
from the repair area, as necessary.
Important: Note the number and location of the
factory welds for installation of the rear window frame
header panel.
6. Locate and drill out all the necessary
factory welds.
7. Remove the rear window frame header panel.
Installation Procedure
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.
1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes in the service
part as necessary in the locations noted from the
original panel.
2. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
3. Apply 3M
®
Weld-Thru coating P/N 05916 or
equivalent to all mating surfaces.
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