Rail Replacement Front Compartment - Side Upper - Saturn 2003 Ion Service Manual Supplement

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4. Position the front wheelhouse extension to the
vehicle using 3-dimensional measuring equipment.
Clamp the extension in place.
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5. Plug weld accordingly.
6. Clean and prepare all of the welded surfaces.
7. Install all of the related panels and components.
8. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials
to the repair area, as necessary.
9. Paint the repaired area.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Enable the SIR system.
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Rail Replacement Front Compartment -
Side Upper
Removal Procedure
Caution: To avoid personal injury when exposed
to welding flashes or to galvanized (Zinc Oxide)
metal toxic fumes while grinding/cutting on
any type of metal or sheet molded compound, you
must work in a properly ventilated area, wearing
an approved respirator, eye protection, earplugs,
welding gloves, and protective clothing.
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution on page 1-1 in
General Information.
1. Disable the SIR system.
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