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Tahoe / Yukon Service Manual

Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement

Materials Structure Adhesive Metal Panel Bonding Structure Rivet [SR1 11x] Fastener Specifications Removal Procedure

Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 1
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 1
  1. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  3. Remove all related panels and components.
  4. Remove front fender bracket. Front Fender Bracket Replacement
  5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area as necessary. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 2
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 2
  1. Remove all spot welds (1). [6x]
  2. Remove all spot welds (2). [9x]
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 3
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 3
  1. Remove all spot welds (1). [7x]
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 4
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 4
  1. Drill 6.7 mm (17/64”) hole to remove all spot welds (1). [2x]
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 5
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 5
  1. Apply heat to shaded area (1) to release adhesive.
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 6
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 6
  1. Remove wheelhouse panel (1) from the vehicle.
  2. Remove remaining adhesive from vehicle. Installation Procedure
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 7
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 7
  1. Position wheelhouse panel (1) to vehicle using 3-dimensional measuring equipment.
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 8
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 8
  1. Drill 6.7 mm (17/64”) hole (1) on wheelhouse panel and vehicle for rivet installation. [4x]
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 9
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 9

  1. Drill 6.7 mm (17/64”) hole (1) on wheelhouse panel and vehicle for rivet installation. [7x]

  2. Remove the wheelhouse panel (1) from the vehicle.

  3. Prepare all joining surfaces for welding as necessary.

  4. Apply weld-thru coating or equivalent to all welding surfaces. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair

Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 10
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 10
  1. Clean and prepare wheelhouse panel and vehicle for adhesive according to adhesive manufacturer’s recommendations. Metal Panel Bonding
  2. Apply structural adhesive (1) on the mating surfaces of wheelhouse panel and vehicle according to adhesive manufacturer’s recommendations. Metal Panel Bonding
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 11
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 11

  1. Apply structural adhesive (1) on the mating surfaces of wheelhouse panel and vehicle according to adhesive manufacturer’s recommendations. Metal Panel Bonding

  2. Install wheelhouse panel (1) to vehicle and clamp into place.

Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 12
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 12
  1. Install rivets (1) in wheelhouse panel. [SR1 4x] Fastener Specifications
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 13
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 13
  1. Install rivets (1) in wheelhouse panel. [SR1 7x] Fastener Specifications
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 14
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 14
  1. Install spot welds (1). [10x]
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 15
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement — figure 15
  1. Install spot weld (1). [1x]
  2. Install front fender bracket. Front Fender Bracket Replacement
  3. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area as necessary. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
  1. Paint the repaired area. Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
  2. Install all related panels and components.
  3. Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  4. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling.