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Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs - Rocker Panel Removal and Installation Removal CAUTION: The rocker panel must be MIG slot brazed to the rocker panel inner reinforcement, which is DP600, (Dual Phase steel). MIG plug welds / spot welds must not be used. • NOTE: The rocker panel is serviced as a separate weld-on panel. 1. The rocker panel is replaced in conjunction with: Front bumper cover Front fender Front door Rear door 2. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see the following: For additional information, refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation) / Standard Workshop Practices (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). 3. Remove the fender. For additional information, refer to: Front Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation). 5. Remove the rear door. For additional information, refer to: Rear Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation). 6. Remove the front road wheel. For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation). 7. Remove the rear road wheel. For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation). 8. LH side: Remove the hood release handle. For additional information, refer to: Front Seat (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation). 10. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation). 11. Remove the front door aperture weatherseal. For additional information, refer to: Cowl Side Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation). 14. Remove the B-Pillar upper trim. For additional information, refer to: B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation). 15. Remove the RH & LH B-Pillar lower trims. For additional information, refer to: B-Pillar Lower Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation). 16. Remove the rear quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to: Rear Quarter Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation). 17. Remove the RH & LH rocker panel inner trims. For additional information, refer to: Rear Seat Cushion (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation). 21. Remove the front safety belt retractor. |