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1997/98

Corvette

Panel Identification ..................................................... 3-1

Front Bumper Impact Bar ........................................... 3-2

Front Wheelhouse ........................................................ 3-4

Rail - Underbody Side Assembly ................................. 3-6

Front Side Door Opening Assembly .......................... 3-17

Windshield Frame Assembly ..................................... 3-19

Front Floor Panel ....................................................... 3-22

Roof Bow Service ....................................................... 3-24

Rear Compartment Panel .......................................... 3-25

Rear Compartment Panel Frame .............................. 3-30

Rear Bumper Impact Bar ........................................... 3-33

SMC Repair Procedures .............................................. 3-37

Body Dimensions ........................................................ 3-38

Содержание 1997 Corvette

Страница 1: ...3 4 Rail Underbody Side Assembly 3 6 Front Side Door Opening Assembly 3 17 Windshield Frame Assembly 3 19 Front Floor Panel 3 22 Roof Bow Service 3 24 Rear Compartment Panel 3 25 Rear Compartment Pane...

Страница 2: ...1 Panel Identification POLYCARBONATE TRANSLUCENT TARGA TOP 1 RRIM REINFORCED REACTION INJECTION MOLDED 2 TSGS TWO SIDED GALVANIZED STEEL 3 UHSS ULTRA HIGH STRENGTH STEEL 4 SMC SHEET MOLDED COMPOUND 5...

Страница 3: ...m Kent Moore Tools Riv Nut Kit P N J42151 8MS if needed REMOVE OR DISCONNECT 1 Remove all panels and components to gain access to the impact bar This includes the bumper cover impact absorbers and fog...

Страница 4: ...primer to the inside of the fishmouth area also Notice When installing the replacement bumper bar weld the sides first in order to ensure uniform contact with the frame rails 4 Position the bumper imp...

Страница 5: ...MC body panels until the frame rails have been replaced or repaired mounting SMC panels requires the rails to be positioned accurately REMOVE OR DISCONNECT 1 Remove all panels and components to gain a...

Страница 6: ...se paint stir sticks or equivalent and shim according to body dimensions and body panel alignment 1 Remove all remaining adhesive and scuff all bonding surfaces to ensure proper adhesion Refer to SMC...

Страница 7: ...panels to fit properly The one piece frame rails have 18x35 shipping slots that are used to secure a damaged vehicle to a bench for holding and dimensional straightening Use Kent Moore tools frame ad...

Страница 8: ...Technique as Indicated Underbody Side Rail Sectioning The two methods recommended for frame rail sectioning are the sleeved butt joint and the offset lap joint The sleeved butt joint sectioning proce...

Страница 9: ...are in place check the fit of the service part Grind sleeve as necessary to allow for accurate alignment of the new part Notice Retain a gap of one and one half times the metal thickness at the butt...

Страница 10: ...to create additional adjustment if necessary Do not exceed 100mm 4 inch overlap for offset lap joint repairs 6 Drill three 8mm 5 16 inch holes through each of the sides and two holes each in the top...

Страница 11: ...nt frame rail end is kinked or damaged beyond repair forward of the front crossmember The service part must be cut from an underbody side rail assembly Notice Use the sleeved butt joint method to inst...

Страница 12: ...t of dash panel for cracks or areas that may need to be re sealed Fig 3 22 Refer to SMC Repair Procedures Notice Use the Offset Lap Joint method to perform front rail repairs REMOVE OR DISCONNECT Noti...

Страница 13: ...create a 2 flange Fig 3 24 Cut stitch welds along the rail and drill out the resistance welds along the tunnel brace Remove floorpan extension panel 6 Determine the location to perform the sectioning...

Страница 14: ...not combine paint systems Refer to paint manufacturer s recommendations 5 After sectioning repairs are completed attach panels and components as necessary Mid Rail Repair When most of the front or rea...

Страница 15: ...Rail Repair When damage to the frame rail is limited to the portion rearward of the seat back area The seat back sectioning area is exposed by modifying or removing close out panels and tunnel braces...

Страница 16: ...the lock pillar can be a fire hazard Avoid welding to the lock striker pillar 3 Using a die grinder cut along the edge of tape line Cut stitch welds along the rail and drill out the resistance welds...

Страница 17: ...during installation 1 Determine sectioning joint location within the recommended area see Sleeved Butt Joint Method Repair Procedures 2 Perform sleeved butt joint sectioning as required Refer to Sleev...

Страница 18: ...pulling and straightening is required Fig 3 33 Notice The frame rails and bumper impact bars must be serviced as required and returned to three dimensional coordinates before any SMC repairs are atte...

Страница 19: ...with the front hinge pillar Fig 3 35 6 Remove panel assembly and apply a consistent bead of adhesive 10mm in diameter to the front body hinge pillar and top surface of rail and to all areas originall...

Страница 20: ...hield frame assembly includes removal of the windshield the instrument panel assembly and the upper plenum REMOVE OR DISCONNECT 1 Remove all panels and components to gain access to the windshield asse...

Страница 21: ...bonds and remove brace from vehicle 8 Remove bolts attaching windshield frame to the front hinge pillars see Fig 3 38 9 Heat and break loose adhesive bonds along front and rear edges of the front body...

Страница 22: ...area that the cross car brace bonds to the center tunnel assembly and install brace and bolt into place 7 Attach all instrument panel supports to the windshield frame assembly service part 8 Apply adh...

Страница 23: ...frame rail and seat mounting brace restore as much of the damage as possible to specifications using three dimensional measuring procedures 3 Remove the side reinforcement bonded to the floor panel an...

Страница 24: ...ply adhesive to the floor panel support bracket and install to attach floor panel to tunnel as in Fig 3 47 Apply adhesive to the floor panel brace and install as shown in Fig 3 48 Screw the ends of th...

Страница 25: ...ive Fig 3 50 The Roof Bow Cover overlaps the Rear Compartment Panel Frame which should be sectioned if the Roof Bow Cover is not damaged Refer to Rear Compartment Panel Frame Service Procedures Import...

Страница 26: ...the damage as possible to specifications using three dimensional measuring procedures Notice Use Kent Moore Tools Frame Adapter Clamp P N J42058 to secure the vehicle if pulling and straightening is...

Страница 27: ...ide of the lock pillars as well as over the fuel filler neck Important Use US Chemical and Plastics 82007B System 2000 Structural Adhesive a PLIOGRIP adhesive manufactured by Ashland Chemical Company...

Страница 28: ...ct and restore as much of the damage as possible to specifications using three dimensional measuring procedures Notice The frame rails and bumper impact bars must be serviced as required and returned...

Страница 29: ...e where sectioning procedures are being performed Notice Take care not to damage the frame rails when sectioning the rear compartment panel 5 Cut along the SECTION LINE and remove the damaged panel IN...

Страница 30: ...and to the frame rails and rear bumper impact bar as necessary Fig 3 59 9 Install the modified service part and press down firmly to wet out the adhesive Use two close end rivets or self drilling scr...

Страница 31: ...nd rear compartment lids Fig 3 61 Installing this panel is critical to the proper fit up of the rear end of the vehicle Since the Roof Bow Cover overlaps the Rear Compartment Panel Frame rear surround...

Страница 32: ...ring procedures Notice The frame rails and bumper impact bars must be serviced as required and returned to three dimensional coordinates before any SMC repairs are attempted Notice Use Kent Moore Tool...

Страница 33: ...dures 5 Clean and prepare all bonding surfaces as necessary Refer to SMC Repair Procedures Important Prior to refinishing refer to GM P N 4901 Refinish Manual for recommended products 6 Apply approved...

Страница 34: ...ilable from Kent Moore Tools Riv Nut Kit P N J42151 if needed REMOVE OR DISCONNECT 1 Remove all panels and components to gain access to the rear impact bar This includes removing the rear bumper cover...

Страница 35: ...g 3 71 The windows provide access to inner MIG welds attaching the impact bar to the rails Fig 3 72 Important Save the cutouts for re installation 6 Cut the remaining welds around the perimeter of the...

Страница 36: ...welding the side rails to the impact bar This weld pattern will create a solid weld joint with minimal heat distortion 5 Clean and prepare all welded surfaces use 3M s Scotch Brite Clean N Strip Disc...

Страница 37: ...e proper adhesion Refer to SMC Repair Procedures 10 Clean and prepare all bonding surfaces as necessary Refer to SMC Repair Procedures 11 Apply a bead of urethane adhesive to bond the impact bar to th...

Страница 38: ...r an equivalent reinforcement matting Allow to cure according to adhesive manufacturer s recommendations 6 Apply a thin coat of Goodwrench Structural Bonding Epoxy P N 12345726 or equivalent as a fina...

Страница 39: ...28 H 539 Hole 20 mm LH 25 x 20 RH L 234 W 520 H 739 Hole 22 mm L 0 W 432 H 446 Hole 15 mm L 335 W 550 H 337 Hole 10 mm L 548 W 727 H 332 Slot 18 x 35 mm L 1523 W 738 H 332 Slot 18 x 35 mm L 1700 W 706...

Страница 40: ...H 1285 Hole 3 4 mm Latch Attach L 580 W 771 H 762 Slot 50 x 70 mm L 620 W 768 H 870 Hole 7 mm L 579 W 774 H 547 Hole 7 mm L 620 W 776 H 570 Hole 7 mm L 2384 W 450 H 707 Hole 13 mm L 2676 W 451 H 705...

Страница 41: ...3 4 mm L 2538 W 709 H 1101 Hole 3 4 mm L 2336 W 729 H 1090 Hole 3 4 mm L 2135 W 746 H 1075 Hole 3 4 mm L 1931 W 768 H 1025 Hole 20 mm L 480 W 750 H Hole 8 mm L 810 W 444 H 726 Hole 8 mm Stud L 717 W...

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