Plenum Panel

PLENUM PANEL

REMOVAL




1. Remove all re]ated panels and components.
2. Restore as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications.
3. Note the location and remove the following as necessary:
- Sealers
- Sound Deadeners
- Anti-corrosion materials

CAUTION: WHEN USING TOOLS THAT MAY CREATE SMOKE WHEN CUTTING URETHANE SEALANT, WORK SHOULD BE DONE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA AND/OR WITH A NIOSHIMSHA APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE HARMFUL EXPOSURE. WHEN THE URETHANE ADHESIVE IS HEATED ENOUGH TO GIVE OFF SMOKE, HIGH LEVELS OF METHYLENE DIISOCYANATE (MDI) MAY BE PRESENT. UNPROTECTED EXPOSURE TO METHYLENE DIISOCYANATE MAY RESULT IN SEVERE, CHRONIC, DEBILITATING RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.

4. Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the plenum panel.
5. Remove the damaged plenum panel.

INSTALLATION

1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes as necessary in locations noted from the original panel.
2. Prepare all attachment surfaces as necessary.
3. Apply 3M(R) Weld-Thru Coating P/N 05913 (or equivalent) to all bare-metal surfaces.
4. Position the plenum panel and align. Clamp in place.
5. Use MIG to plug weld.
6. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.

NOTE: It is important that proper corrosion protection processes are used on all repair areas. Apply sealers and corrosion protection materials according to the paint manufacturer's recommendations.

7. Apply the following as necessary:
- Anti-corrosion materials
- Sound deadeners
- Sealers

8. Refinish as necessary.
9. Install all related panels and components.