Download Collision Repair Issues Manual – 1997-2005 Buick Century Oldsmobile Intrigue
Download Collision Repair Issues Manual – 1997-2005 Buick Century Oldsmobile Intrigue
Part of content: Radiator Support Assembly, The radiator support can be serviced as a complete assembly. The radiator support is made up of five major components: four upper and one lower. Front Upper Rail, The front upper rail is serviced as two components: inner and outer panels. The outer panel is serviced as a sub-assembly which includes an inner reinforcement. After the outer rail has been removed, the inner rail is completely accessible and can be serviced at the factory seams. Front Wheelhouse Assembly, The front wheelhouse service panel is serviced as a complete assembly, which includes the upper front strut mounting surface. The upper strut mounting surface is a dimensionally critical area, and three-dimensional measuring equipment should be used to locate the front wheelhouse assembly. The front apron close-out panel is available and serviced separately.
Front Lower Rail, Sectioning procedures have been developed to simplify repair of the lower rails, providing the majority of the damage can be returned to factory specifications. This allows the damaged front section to be replaced without performing a full rail replacement. The rails are manufactured with die-marks inboard and outboard to indicate the location for the sectioning joint. Door Frame Opening, The outer door frame can be replaced as a complete service part or various segments can be sectioned. Complete service part replacement requires the removal of the roof panel. Sectioning the outer and inner door frame reinforcement is usually much faster and more cost effective. Since the outer door frame is manufactured as a single component, service parts for sectioning must be cut from the service panel and modified as necessary.
Door Service, The doors may be serviced as complete assemblies, or the outer door panels may be serviced separately. Use conventional service procedures when repairing the doors. Roof Panel, The roof panel is serviced as a complete assembly, including the outer panel and the inner reinforcements. The roof panel is attached by a number of welds which must be drilled to remove the outer panel and inner reinforcements for servicing. Quarter Panel, The quarter panel is serviced as a one piece service assembly which includes the lock pillar and the lower rear quarter close-out panel. Replacement of the quarter panel requires removal of the back glass. Due to the manner in which the quarter panel attaches to the door frame opening, a special sectioning procedure has been developed for improved serviceability.
