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Campaign - Rocker Panel Drain Holes Filled With Sealer

Section
8

Group
89

No.
0007

Year
99

Month
08

C70
1999

Campaign 95 J
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

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.