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Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Replacement

Front Compartment Upper Side Rail 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 .

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

3. Repair as much of the damaged area as possible. Refer to Dimensions - Body .

4. Remove all related panels and components.

Remove the front fender. Refer to Front Fender Replacement .

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.


Cut out the front compartment upper side rail roughly.


7. Locate and drill out all of the necessary factory welds.

8. Remove the damaged front compartment upper side rail.


Installation Procedure


1. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.


2. Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive to body (1). Refer to Structural Adhesive Body Repairs .

3. Position the front compartment upper side rail on the vehicle.


4. Verify the fit of the front compartment upper side rail.

5. Clamp the front compartment upper side rail into position.

6.
Note

Refer to Welded, Brazed, and Riveted Joint Specifications .


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


7. 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) .

8. Install the front fender. Refer to Front Fender Replacement .

9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

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