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OEM Linking Pin: Buick LaCrosse Outer Quarter Panel Sectioning
I-CAR · February 22, 2019 · Buick
Summary
This article clarifies a specific repair procedure for the 2016 Buick LaCrosse, confirming that the outer quarter panel can be sectioned higher than the standard location to allow the inner quarter panel to be replaced at a factory seam. GM approves this specific cut provided Stitch-MIG-Brazing is used to minimize heat, and notes that roof removal is required to perform this sectioning.
What to do on the job
When sectioning the outer quarter panel higher to replace the inner quarter panel, perform Stitch-MIG-Brazing to minimize heat and ensure the roof is removed for access.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the labor hours required for roof removal and Stitch-MIG-Brazing when performing an outer quarter panel sectioning on a 2016 Buick LaCrosse. Note that this is a vehicle-specific deviation approved by GM and cannot be applied to other GM models or different areas of the same vehicle.
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