Front End Upper Tie Bar Support Replacement (Base)
Front End Upper Tie Bar Support Replacement (Base) |
Removal Procedure |
1. |
Refer to
Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning
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Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . |
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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Remove the front end upper tie bar. Refer to
Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement
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Remove the headlamp. Refer to
Headlamp Replacement
.
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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)
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6. |
Cut out the front end upper tie bar support (1) and front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement. |
7. |
Locate and drill out all of the necessary factory welds. |
8. |
Remove the damaged front end upper tie bar support front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement.
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Installation Procedure |
1. |
Position the front end upper tie bar support on the vehicle. |
2. |
Verify the fit of the front end upper tie bar support.
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3. |
Clamp the front end upper tie bar support into position.
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4. |
MIG-braze (1) the front end upper tie bar support.
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5. |
Grind MIG brazed seams.
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6. |
Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive (1) to body. Refer to
Structural Adhesive Body Repairs
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7. |
Spot weld (1) the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement accordingly. |
8. |
MIG-braze (2) the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement.
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9. |
Grind MIG brazed seams.
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10. |
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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11. |
Install all related panels and components.
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Remove the front end upper tie bar. Refer to
Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement
.
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Remove the headlamp. Refer to
Headlamp Replacement
.
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12. |
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
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13. |
Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.
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