2001 Pontiac Aztek 1-17
Door Frame
Sectioning—Outer
(Front Hinge Pillar)
Installation Procedure
1. Cut the replacement service part in
corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The
sectioning joint should be trimmed
to allow a gap of one-and-one-half
times the metal (1) thickness at the
sectioning joint.
2. In the Front Hinge Pillar, create a
50 mm (2 in.) backing plate (1)
from the unused portion of the
Door Frame Opening. Trim the
backing plate as necessary to fit
behind the sectioning joint.
3. In the rocker locations, create a 100
mm (4 in.) backing plate (2) from
the unused portion of the door
frame opening. Trim the backing
plate as necessary to fit behind the
sectioning joint.
4. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in.) plug weld
holes along the sectioning cut on
the remaining original part
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