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Rear Bumper Impact Bar Stud Plate Replacement

Rear Bumper Impact Bar Stud Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure

Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .

Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning .


1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

3. Remove the rear bumper impact bar. Refer to Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement .

4. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.

5. 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) .

6.
Note

Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements. Note the number and location of the welds for installations of the service part.


Locate and drill out all of the necessary factory welds.


7. Remove the damaged rear bumper impact bar stud plate.


Installation Procedure


1. Prepare new rear bumper impact bar stud plate in the area (1).

7 x slots (8 x 24 mm / 0.3 x 0.9 in)


2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.


3. Position the rear bumper impact bar stud plate on the vehicle.

4. Verify the fit of the rear bumper impact bar stud plate.

5. Clamp the rear bumper impact bar stud plate into position.

6.
Note

Refer to Welded, Brazed, and Riveted Joint Specifications .


Spot weld (1) the rear bumper impact bar stud plate accordingly.


7.
Note

Refer to Welded, Brazed, and Riveted Joint Specifications .


MIG-braze the rear bumper impact bar stud plate (2).


8. Grind MIG brazed seams.

9. 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) .

10. Install the rear bumper impact bar. Refer to Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement .

11. Install the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .