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1-36 2001 Pontiac Aztek
Rail Sectioning—Rear
Installation Procedure con’t
IMPORTANT: In any area damaged
beyond recognition, space plug weld
holes every 40 mm (1-1/2 in.) apart.
7. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in.) plug weld
holes along the sectioning cut on
the original rail. Locate these holes
13 mm (1/2 in.) from the edge and
spaced 40 mm (1/2 in.) apart.
8. Prepare all attachment surfaces as
necessary.
9. Turn the weld flange downward for
rewelding (2).
10. Apply weld-thru primer to all bare-
metal surfaces.
11. Align the service part over the
stepped tab using three-dimensional
measuring equipment.
12. Plug weld accordingly.
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