Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 1296

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection 

(w/Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery) 
or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Dual Batteries) .  

3. Remove all related panels and components.  

4. Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer to Dimensions - Body. 

5. Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. 

Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .  

6. Perform additional sectioning procedures, as necessary. Refer to the following procedures: 

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Outer Windshield Frame Pillar Sectioning  

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Front Hinge Pillar Sectioning  

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Rocker Outer Panel Sectioning  

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Center Pillar Sectioning  

Fig. 99: Cutting Panels For Sectioning 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

CAUTION: Refer to Foam Sound Deadeners Caution .

IMPORTANT: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.

 

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7. Cut the panel in the locations where sectioning is to be performed. 

Fig. 100: Drilling Out Factory Welds 
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8. Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note the number and location of the welds for installation of the 

service part. 

 

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Fig. 101: View Of Damaged Pillar Section 
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9. Remove the damaged pillar section.  

Installation Procedure 

 

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Fig. 102: Cutting Panel For Sectioning 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

1. Cut the replacement body side in corresponding locations to fit the remaining original panel. The 

sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow a gap of 11/2 times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint. 

 

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