Front End Upper Tie Bar Support Replacement (Complete)
Front End Upper Tie Bar Support Replacement (Complete) |
Removal Procedure |
Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
1. |
Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
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2. |
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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3. |
Repair as much of the damaged area as possible. Refer to
Dimensions - Body
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4. |
Remove all related panels and components.
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5. |
Remove the front end upper tie bar. Refer to
Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement
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6. |
Remove the headlamp. Refer to
Headlamp Replacement
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7. |
Remove the headlamp mount panel. Refer to
Headlamp Mount Panel Replacement
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8. |
Remove the front wheelhouse panel reinforcement.
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement
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9. |
Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Base)
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Corrosion Protection)
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10. |
Locate and drill out all of the necessary factory welds. |
11. |
Remove the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1).
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13. |
Remove the structural adhesive (2).
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14. |
Locate and drill out all of the necessary factory welds (1). |
15. |
Remove the front end upper tie bar support.
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Installation Procedure |
1. |
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
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2. |
Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive to body (1). Refer to
Structural Adhesive Body Repairs
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3. |
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
3x slots 8x24 mm (0.3x0.9 in) |
4. |
Position the front end upper tie bar support on the vehicle.
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5. |
Verify the fit of the front end upper tie bar support.
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6. |
Clamp the front end upper tie bar support into position.
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7. |
Spot weld (1) the front end upper tie bar support accordingly. |
8. |
MIG-braze (1) the front end upper tie bar support.
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9. |
Grind MIG brazed seams.
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10. |
Position the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1) on the vehicle. |
11. |
Verify the fit of the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1).
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12. |
Clamp the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1) into position.
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13. |
Spot weld the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1) accordingly.
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14. |
Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Base)
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Corrosion Protection)
.
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15. |
Install all related panels and components.
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16. |
Install the front wheelhouse panel reinforcement.
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement
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17. |
Install the headlamp mount panel. Refer to
Headlamp Mount Panel Replacement
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18. |
Install the front end upper tie bar. Refer to
Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement
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19. |
Install the headlamp. Refer to
Headlamp Replacement
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20. |
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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21. |
Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
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