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Pickup Box Tie Down Loop Replacement



Pickup Box Tie Down Loop Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution .

1. Locate and drill out the spot welds.
2. Remove the tie down loop.



Installation Procedure

1. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
2. Apply GM-approved Weld-Thru coating or equivalent to all mating surfaces. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .




3. Position the tie down loop.
4. Plug weld accordingly.
5. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
6. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
7. Paint and repair the area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems .