Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement
Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement 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. |
Repair as much of the damaged area as possible. Refer to
Dimensions - Body
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4. |
Remove the front compartment upper side rail. Refer to
Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Sectioning
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5. |
Remove the headlamp mount panel. Refer to
Headlamp Mount Panel Replacement
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6. |
Cut out the front wheelhouse panel reinforcement. |
7. |
Locate and drill out all of the necessary factory welds.
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8. |
Remove the damaged front wheelhouse panel reinforcement.
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Installation Procedure |
1. |
Clean and prepare new front wheelhouse panel reinforcement in the area (1).
2x slots 8x24 mm (0.3x0.9 in) |
2. |
Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive (1) to body. Refer to
Structural Adhesive Body Repairs
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3. |
Position the front wheelhouse panel reinforcement.
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4. |
Verify the fit of the front wheelhouse panel reinforcement.
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5. |
Clamp the front wheelhouse panel reinforcement into position.
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6. |
Spot weld (1) the front wheelhouse panel reinforcement accordingly. |
7. |
MIG-braze (2) the front wheelhouse panel reinforcement.
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8. |
Grind MIG brazed seams.
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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)
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10. |
Install the headlamp mount panel. Refer to
Headlamp Mount Panel Replacement
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11. |
Install the front compartment upper side rail. Refer to
Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Sectioning
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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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