Center Pillar & Rocker Panel R&R

Included Operations

• Remove and install: Rear door, Front seat, Quarter trim at sill
• Remove and install or replace: Cowl trim, Pillar trim, Lock striker, Sill plates, Rear seat cushion
• Loosen and pull back: Carpet and/or insulation as required, Cloth type headliner at pillar
• Remove caulking/seam sealer for panel R&R. Replacement of caulking/seam sealer to obtain water sealing properties of the panel seams

Not Included Operations

• Refinish center pillar and rocker panel
• Remove and/or apply: Anti-corrosion rust resistant materials
• Remove and install: Front door, Preformed or molded type headliner
• Remove and replace: Hinge pillar, Lock pillar, Quarter panel
• Remove and install or loosen rear edge of front fender
• Remove and install or replace: Door hinges, Wiring and/or wiring harness, Rocker moulding, Decals (example: EPA, body identification, caution/danger), Control cables (example: latch release), Fluid lines
• Apply caulking/seam sealer for additional sound deadening and/or to replicate original factory appearance, texture or color
• Drill holes for installing trim

NOTE:FULL PANEL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - Labor times are for replacement at factory seams if feasible. However, many center pillars/rocker panels cannot be replaced at factory seams because the hinge pillar, lock pillar, quarter panel and/or roof overlaps the panel. If a panel is designed in this manner and a section time is not listed, the time in the text represents replacement of the panel at the most practical area. This reduces repair damage to overlapping panels and is considered a full panel replacement.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Sectioning of a panel may or may not be recommended by vehicle manufacturer. This procedure should only be performed when a qualified and knowledgeable technician has determined that the operation does not jeopardize the integrity of the vehicle.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Labor times for inner panels, rails or reinforcements are with outer panels removed.

NOTE: Deduct 1.0 hour each for hinge pillar, lock pillar and roof if these items are also replaced.