Cadillac 2000 DeVille Installation and operating instructions

2000 Cadillac DeVille

Outer Wheelhouse Sectioning 1-12

Inner Front Pillar Sectioning 1-9

Inner Center Pillar Sectioning 1-10

Outer Front Pillar Sectioning 1-2

Outer Center Pillar Sectioning 1-4

Rear Rail Sectioning 1-13

Quarter Panel Sectioning 1-6

Body Dimensions 1-17/18

2000 cadillac deville 1-1

Outer Front Pillar, Center Pillar

and Quarter Panel Sectioning

CAUTION: When performing service on or near the Supplemental

Inflatable Restraint (SIR) components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system

must be disabled. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air

bag deployment, personal injury or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

The full body side outer panel comes as a one-piece assembly and can be

replaced at factory seams after removal of glass and roof. Any one of these

procedures can be performed separately, or in any combination, dependent

upon the extent of damage to the vehicle. Sectioning must take place in

specified areas only (Fig. 1-1). Remove front glass when sectioning front pillar

and rear glass for rear pillar repair.

IMPORTANT: When replacing panels that involve servicing stationary

glass, refer to GM Service Bulletin 43-10-48 before performing any

priming or refinishing.

Fig.␣ 1-1 — 2000 DeVille Outer Frame Sectioning Locations

Outer Front Pillar

Sectioning

Removal Procedure

IMPORTANT: Sectioning should be performed

only in the recommended areas. Failure to do

so may compromise the structural integrity of

the vehicle.

1. Visually inspect and restore as much of the

damage as possible to factory specifications.

2. Remove the following:

• Fender

• Windshield

• Door

• Hinge pillar blocks

3. Determine sectioning locations. Section in

approved areas only (see Fig.␣ 1-1).

4. Mark locations and cut part through outer

panel only.

5. Locate factory welds and drill out, noting

number and locations of welds (Fig.␣ 1-2).

6. Locate and drill out spot welds on weather

strip retainer as necessary. It is not necessary

to remove complete retainer.

7. Remove outer panel.

8. Note placement and number of foam baffles

for new installation. If baffles are damaged,

replacement service parts are available.

IMPORTANT: Hinge pillar blocks must be

replaced if damaged.

9. Clean adhesive and sealer from hydroformed

reinforcement tube as necessary. Note

location for reinstallation.

Service Part Preparation

1. Cut service part in corresponding locations to

fit original cut lines. Leave a gap of one-and-

one half times the metal thickness of

sectioning joint.

2. Create 100␣ mm (4␣ in) backing plate on rocker

panel from unused portion of service part

(Fig.␣ 1-3).

3. In windshield pillar area, use the hydroformed

inner rail for backing plate.

4. Drill 8␣ mm (5/16␣ in) plug weld holes in service

part according to original locations as noted.

Drill plug weld holes spaced 40␣ mm (1-5/8␣ in)

apart along backing plate location 25␣ mm

(1␣ in) from joint edge.

Fig.␣ 1-2 — Drill Out Welds

100 MM (4 IN)

GAP = ONE-AND-ONE-HALFTIMES

THE METALTHICKNESS

Fig.␣ 1-3 — Rocker Panel Backing Plate

1-2 2000 cadillac deville

Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT: Remove all foam prior to welding

this section of the service panel.

1. Prepare mating surfaces.

2. Apply weld-through primer to mating surfaces

prior to assembly.

3. Weld backing plates to vehicle at rocker.

IMPORTANT: Replace hinge pillar blocks

prior to welding outer panel.

4. Apply windshield bonding adhesive to the

hydroformed reinforcement as noted from

removal procedure.

5. Position service part on vehicle. Clamp in

place. Check for proper fit.

6. Plug weld accordingly (Fig. 1-4).

7. Stitch weld along both sectioning joints. Make

25␣ mm (1␣ in) welds along the seam with

25␣ mm (1␣ in) gaps between, then go back and

complete the stitch weld to ensure structural

integrity of the vehicle.

8. Install insulating foam as necessary in areas

noted from original baffle locations.

IMPORTANT: Prior to refinishing, refer to

the publication GM4901M-D-2000 “GM

Approved Refinish Materials” for

recommended products. Do not combine

paint systems. Refer to paint manufacturer’s

recommendations.

4. Apply weld-through primer to mating

surfaces prior to assembly.

5. Align part and clamp in place. Check fit

(Fig. 1-7).

6. Spot blast plug weld areas.

7. Plug weld as necessary in original spot weld

locations and at backing plates.

8. Stitch weld at section joints, one inch on and

one inch off, as necessary, then go back and

complete the stitch weld. This will create a

solid joint with minimal heat distortion.

9. Dress welds and finish seams as necessary.

10. Refinish as necessary.

Fig.␣ 1-7 — Outer Center Pillar – Installation

2000 cadillac deville 1-5

1-6 2000 cadillac deville

Quarter Panel Sectioning

Removal Procedure

The service part comes with lower quarter panel

extension and taillamp pocket attached. These

parts can be left on the vehicle if not damaged.

Drill out factory welds on the car and service part

and use the outer panel only.

IMPORTANT: When replacing panels that

involve servicing stationary glass, refer to GM

Service Bulletin 43-10-48 before performing any

priming or refinishing.

IMPORTANT: Sectioning should be performed

only in the recommended areas (Fig. 1-8).

Failure to do so may compromise the structural

integrity of the vehicle.

IMPORTANT: It may be necessary to unplug

and remove one end of the body wiring harness

that runs through quarter pillar lower extension

if it is necessary to replace extension.

1. Visually inspect and restore as much of the

damage as possible to the factory

specifications.

2. Remove all related panels and components.

3. Remove all sealers, sound deadeners and anti-

corrosion materials as necessary.

4. Determine sectioning locations in rocker area

(Fig. 1-8).

5. Mark a line and cut in approved sectioning

areas of rocker.

6. In upper quarter panel door opening, locate

the fourth weatherstrip hole (1).

7. Measure down 25␣ mm (1␣ in) and mark a line.

8. In back-glass opening, locate rear edge of roof

panel.

9. Measure down 25␣ mm (1␣ in), and scribe a

second line. Connect marks at both locations

to create a cut line.

10. Cut part at marked locations.

11. Locate, mark and drill out all factory welds.

Note the number and location of welds for

installation of the service assembly.

12. Remove damaged panel. Note placement and

number of foam baffles for new installation. If

baffles are damaged, replacement service parts

are available.

25 MM (1 IN)

Fig.␣ 1-8 — Outer Rear Pillar Sectioning

2000 cadillac deville 1-7

Preparation Of Service Part

1. Cut service part in corresponding locations to

fit original cut lines. Leave a gap of one-and-

one-half times the metal thickness of

sectioning joint (Fig. 1-9).

2. Create 100␣ mm (4␣ in) backing plate on rocker

panel from unused portion of service part.

3. Create a 50␣ mm (2␣ in) backing plate on

quarter panel from unused portion of old

quarter panel.

4. Drill 8␣ mm (5/16␣ in) plug weld holes as noted

from original locations. At backing plates,drill

8␣ mm plug weld holes 13␣ mm (1/2␣ in) from

seam spaced 40␣ mm (1 1/2␣ in) apart.

Installation Procedure

1. Position service part on vehicle. Check fit

using body dimensions.

2. Temporarily remove service part.

3. Prepare mating surfaces.

IMPORTANT: Prior to refinishing, refer to

the publication GM4901M-D-2000 “GM

Approved Refinish Materials” for

recommended products. Do not combine

paint systems. Refer to paint manufacturer’s

recommendations.

4. Apply weld through primer to mating

surfaces.

5. Install GM P/N 12399117 Sealing Strip

between outer wheelhouse and gas door

pocket.

6. Weld backing plates into position on body.

7. Position service part and clamp in place. Spot

blast plug weld areas. Plug weld as necessary

in original locations and along backing plates.

8. Stitch weld along entire sectioning joint. Make

25␣ mm (1␣ in) welds along the seam with

25␣ mm (1␣ in) gaps between them (Fig. 1-10).

9. Go back and complete the stitch weld. This

will create a solid joint with minimal heat

distortion.

10. Clean and prepare welded surfaces, as

necessary.

11. Install all sealers, sound deadeners and anti-

corrosion materials as necessary. Install

acoustic foam baffles as noted from original

part.

12. Apply two-part catalyzed primer.

13. Refinish as necessary.

14. Install all related panels and components.

Fig.␣ 1-9 — Outer Rear Pillar Preparation

Fig.␣ 1-10 — Outer Rear Pillar Installation

1-8 2000 cadillac deville

Inner Front Pillar, Center Pillar

and Rear Wheelhouse Sectioning

Fig.␣ 1-11 — 2000 DeVille Inner Frame Sectioning Locations

CAUTION: When performing service on or near the SIR

components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled.

Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag

deployment, personal injury or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

The full bodyside inner panel comes as a one piece assembly and can

be replaced at factory seams after removal of outer panel, roof and

glass. Any one of these procedures can be performed separately, or

in any combination dependent upon the extent of damage to the

vehicle.

2000 cadillac deville 1-9

Inner Front Pillar

Sectioning

Removal Procedure

IMPORTANT: Sectioning should be performed

only in the recommended areas. Failure to do so

may compromise the structural integrity of the

vehicle.

1. Visually inspect and restore as much of the

damage as possible to factory specifications.

2. Remove outer panel according to specified

directions in Outer Panel Removal procedure.

3. Remove all necessary components to allow

access to repair area.

4. Locate and mark a horizontal line 50␣ mm

(2␣ in) down from the raised, square portion of

the hinge pillar (Fig. 1-12). This will be your

cut location (1).

5. At rocker panel, locate and mark a vertical cut

line in the approved sectioning location

(Fig.␣ 1-12).

6. Cut at the two marked locations. Use caution

to cut through one layer of metal only.

7. Locate and drill out factory welds noting the

number and location of welds.

8. Remove damaged section from vehicle.

Preparation of Service Part

1. On hinge pillar, scribe a cut line 25␣ mm (1␣ in)

below the raised, square portion of the hinge

pillar. This will create a 25␣ mm (1␣ in) overlap

on the service part.

2. Notch the panel on the door weather-strip

flange (1) to prevent excessive metal thickness

in this area (Fig. 1-13).

3. In rocker area, locate and mark a cut line in

the recommended sectioning area. Allow for a

50␣ mm (2␣ in) overlap to the vehicle sectioning

areas (Fig. 1-13).

4. Cut along marked sectioning lines to create

service part.

5. Notch upper and lower edges of service part

(2) to prevent excessive metal thickness in this

area (Fig. 1-13).

6. Drill plug weld holes spaced 40␣ mm (1-5/8␣ in)

apart along overlap flanges. Place holes

25␣ mm (1␣ in) from edge on rocker panel and

13␣ mm (1/2␣ in) from edge on hinge pillar.

Fig.␣ 1-12 — 2000 DeVille Inner Front Pillar

Sectioning Locations

Fig.␣ 1-13 — 2000 DeVille Inner Front Pillar Service

Part

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