3. Position the front wheelhouse panel reinforcement on the vehicle
(1).
4. Verify the fit of the front wheelhouse panel reinforcement.
5. Clamp the front wheelhouse panel reinforcement into position.
6. Plug weld accordingly (1).
7. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
.
8. Paint the repaired area. Refer to
Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems
.
9. Install all related panels and components.
10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.
Collision Repair
BODY REPAIR
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