Body - Drain Holes, Rocker Panels
Section8
Group
89
No.
0002
Year
99
Month
06
Campaign No 91L
Drain holes, rocker panels
Background:
Draining holes in rocker panels are filled with body sealer.
Materials:
Description Quantity Part no
Light rust inhibitor 1/4 1381065-0
Drain holes, rocker panels
1
Preparation
Lift up vehicle to gain access to all holes in the rocker panels.
2
Use a Reamer or a similar tool
Use a reamer, e.g., tire reamer, or similar tool with a shank no thicker than 5.0 mm (3/16") maximum.
3
Warning! Do not use a hand or power drill or paint work may chip.
4
Reaming out drain holes
Warning! The paint work on the edge of the hole and around the hole MUST NOT be damaged in any way. Ensure the reamer is inserted in the center of the hole at a 45 degree angle, and the hole is enlarged, from the center, to a final diameter of 5.0 mm (3/16").
The reamer MUST be inserted in the center of the hole.
Slowly move the reamer up and down, simultaneously twisting it to enlarge the hole to 5.0 mm (3/16").
5
Checking holes
Check to ensure that all holes have been opened up.
6
Rust protection
Spray a light coat of rust inhibitor in all holes, ensuring rust inhibitor is not blocking the holes.
Wipe off any excess rust inhibitor from rocker panels.