Note:
If no trace of the original welds are present, follow the pattern specified for welding the side rails to the impact bar.
7.
Using a metal inert gas (MIG) welder, stitch weld the rear bar to the frame rail ends.
Note:
Recommend wire alloy is 5554 and wire size is 0.035. The shielding gas is 100
percent Argon. A two minute cooling down period is recommended
for every 2
minutes or 100
m (4 in) of welding.
Note:
DO NOT top coat the bonding surface of the rear bar. Use primer only on bonding surfaces. Refer to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations.
8.
Clean and prepare all bonding mating surfaces according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations.
9.
Apply a consistent bead of structural adhesive to the top impact bar to bond to the rear compartment panel (1). Refer to
Sheet Molded Compound (SMC)
Panel Bonding
.
10.
Reinstall the SMC cut outs
11.
Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
.
12.
Paint the repair area. Refer to
Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems
.
13.
Install all related panels and components.
14.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
15.
Enable SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.
