Front Wheelhouse Panel Replacement
Front Wheelhouse Panel Replacement |
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. |
Remove the front compartment upper side rail. Refer to
Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Replacement
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4. |
Remove the headlamp mount panel. Refer to
Headlamp Mount Panel Replacement
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5. |
Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
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6. |
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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8. |
Drill out the necessary factory welds.
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9. |
Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front wheelhouse replacement. |
10. |
Drill out the necessary factory welds (1).
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11. |
Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front wheelhouse. |
12. |
Drill out the necessary factory welds (1).
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13. |
Remove the damaged front wheelhouse.
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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. |
Position the front wheelhouse on the vehicle.
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4. |
Verify the fit of the front wheelhouse.
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5. |
Clamp the front wheelhouse into position.
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6. |
Spot weld front wheelhouse (1) accordingly. |
7. |
Spot weld front wheelhouse (1) accordingly. |
8. |
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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9. |
Install the front compartment upper side rail. Refer to
Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Replacement
.
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10. |
Install the headlamp mount panel. Refer to
Headlamp Mount Panel Replacement
.
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11. |
Install the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
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12. |
Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.
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