REAR WHEELHOUSE ASSEMBLY
INNER
The Camaro/firebird convertible inner rear wheelhouse assembly is replaced at the factory seams.
OUTER
The Camaro/Firebird convertible outer rear wheelhouse assembly is a one-piece assembly
consisting of the wheelhouse with a forward flange that attaches to the door opening frame and
inner rocker reinforcement.
To simplify service when the vehicle is only damaged in the rear portion of the wheelhouse assembly,
sectioning can be used to install the service part. The procedure requires removing the forward
flange from the new assembly so it can be installed onto the still-attached flange of the original part.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Remove all related panels and components.
2. Visually inspect and restore as much damage as possible.
3. Remove sealers, sound deadeners and corrosion materials, as necessary.
4. Locate, mark and drill out factory welds, as necessary. Note the number of welds for
installation of the new assembly.
5. Apply a piece of one-inch wide tape along the inner surface of the front wheelhouse,
approximately 15 inches up from the base of the wheelhouse (figure 1).
6. Cut the wheelhouse along the outer edge of the tape.
7. Remove the wheelhouse, leaving the forward flange.
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FIGURE 1
TAPE APPLIED ON INNER SURFACE OF WHEELHOUSE
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INSTALL OR CONNECT
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1. Prepare the new rear wheelhouse
assembly by removing the forward
flange. Leave approximately 7 mm
on the lip running along the outer
surface of the wheelhouse (figure 2).
2. Prepare the mating surfaces of the
new assembly. Check for proper fit,
BEFORE
making sure the wheelhouse tucks
between the inner wheelhouse and
the existing flange.
3. Drill approximately ten (10)
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5D 16-inch (8 mm) holes in the face of
the front lower portion of the new
wheelhouse assembly (figure 3).
Space the holes evenly across the
front surface, approximately 1 1D 2
inches (35 mm) apart.
4. Drill holes in the remaining locations
as noted from the original
wheelhouse assembly.
AFTER
7mm flange
 NOTICE 
If the original component is
FIGURE 2
damaged beyond recognition,
TRIM FLANGE FROM NEW ASSEMBLY
or the location for replacement
welds is unknown, locate the
weld holes 1 1D 2-inches
(35 mm) apart.
5. Position the new assembly, check
the fit, and plug weld accordingly.
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6. Clean and prepare the welded
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surfaces. Prime with two-part
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catalyzed primer. Apply sealers and
corrosion protection materials, as
necessary. Do not combine paint
systems. Refer to paint
manufacturer s recommendations.
Reinstall all related components.
FIGURE 3
DRILL PLUG WELD HOLES IN NEW ASSEMBLY
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