Front Compartment Side Rail Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning:
Refer to
Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning
.
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 all related panels and components.
4. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and
Repair
.
6. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front compartment side rail.
7. Drill all factory welds (1). Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
8. Remove the front compartment side rail.
Installation Procedure
1. Drill 8
mm (5/16
in)holes for plug welding along the edges of the front compartment side rail as noted from the original
panel
(1).
2. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
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