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Front Compartment Side Rail Sectioning

Front Compartment Side Rail Sectioning

Removal Procedure

Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .

Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning .

Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling 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 front compartment upper side rail. Refer to Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Replacement .

4. Remove the headlamp mount panel. Refer to Headlamp Mount Panel Replacement .

5. Remove the front wheelhouse panel brace - inner.

6. Remove the front wheelhouse. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .

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

8. 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) .

9.
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 mark all the necessary factory welds of the front compartment side rail (1, 2).


10. Drill out all of the necessary factory welds.

11.
Note

Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.


Make a cut-out in the area (1) at the front compartment front outer side rail.


12. Drill out the factory weld spot (2).

13.
Note

Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.


Remove the structural adhesive and the anti-corrosion materials from the repair area (1) with the aid of a hot air gun.


14. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front compartment side rail (2).

15. Drill out the necessary factory welds (2).

16.
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 mark all the necessary factory welds of the front compartment front rail.


17. Drill out the necessary factory welds (1).

18. Remove the damaged front compartment side rail.


Installation Procedure


1. Prepare front compartment rear side rail in the area (1).

Specification

2 x slots (6 x 20 mm / 0.2 x 0.8 in)


2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

3. Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive to body (2). Refer to Structural Adhesive Body Repairs .

4. Prepare front compartment rear side rail in the area (1).

Specification

1 x slot (8 x 24 mm / 0.3 x 0.9 in)


5. Prepare new front compartment side rail in the area (1).

Specification

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


6. Prepare new front compartment side rail in the area (1).

Specification

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

7. Prepare new front compartment side rail in the area (1).

Specification

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


8. Prepare new front compartment side rail in the area (2).

Specification

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

9. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.


10. Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive to body. Refer to Structural Adhesive Body Repairs .

11. Position the front compartment side rail on the vehicle.

12. Verify the fit of the front compartment side rail.

13. Clamp the front compartment side rail into position.

14.
Note

Refer to Welded, Brazed, and Riveted Joint Specifications .


MIG-braze the front compartment side rail in the area (1).


15. Spot weld (2) the front compartment side rail accordingly.

16.
Note

Refer to Welded, Brazed, and Riveted Joint Specifications .


MIG-braze full seam (1) interrupted 30 mm (1.2 in) .


17.
Note

Refer to Welded, Brazed, and Riveted Joint Specifications .


MIG-braze the front compartment front rail in the areas (1, 2).


18. Spot weld (1) the front compartment side rail accordingly.


19.
Note

Refer to Welded, Brazed, and Riveted Joint Specifications .


MIG-braze the front compartment side rail in the areas (1).


20. Spot weld (2) the body rear end panel accordingly.

21.
Note

Refer to Welded, Brazed, and Riveted Joint Specifications .


MIG-braze full seam (1) interrupted 30 mm (1.2 in) .


22. 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) .

23. Install the front compartment upper side rail. Refer to Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Replacement .

24. Install the headlamp mount panel. Refer to Headlamp Mount Panel Replacement .

25. Install the front wheelhouse panel brace - inner.

26. Install the front wheelhouse. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .

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

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