Front Compartment Front Side Rail Reinforcement Replacement

Removal Procedure

Front Compartment Front Side Rail Reinforcement Replacement — figure 1

Warning

Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning.

Warning

Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning.

Warning

Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.

Note

Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welds (STRSW) are recommended. If access to use Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welds is not possible, MIG/MAG 8 mm (5/16 in) plug welds may be used, to replace those specific welds, unless otherwise noted:

Note

Left shown, right similar.

Note

The side rail reinforcement is mild steel. Mild Steel

Note

Refer to Collision Repair Specifications

1. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
3. Remove all related panels and components.
4. Remove front fender bracket. Front Fender Bracket Replacement
5. Remove front wheelhouse panel reinforcement. Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement
6. Remove front side rail bracket. Front Compartment Side Rail Bracket Replacement (IF APPLICABLE)
7. Remove front compartment upper side rail. Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Replacement
8. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area as necessary. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair

Front Compartment Front Side Rail Reinforcement Replacement — figure 2

Note

Do not damage or cut attaching panels and reinforcements.

9. Remove spot welds (1). [13X]

Front Compartment Front Side Rail Reinforcement Replacement — figure 3

Note

Do not damage or cut attaching panels and reinforcements.

10. Remove spot welds (1). [8X]

Front Compartment Front Side Rail Reinforcement Replacement — figure 4

11. Remove side rail reinforcement (1) from the vehicle. Installation Procedure

Note

Prepare service part before installation.

Note

Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welds (STRSW) are recommended. If access to use Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welds is not possible, MIG/MAG 8 mm (5/16 in) plug welds may be used, to replace those specific welds, unless otherwise noted:

1. Prepare side rail reinforcement per installation requirements.

2. Prepare all joining surfaces for welding as necessary.

3. Apply weld-thru coating or equivalent to all welding surfaces. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair

4. Install side rail reinforcement (1) to vehicle using 3-dimensional measuring equipment and clamp into place.

Front Compartment Front Side Rail Reinforcement Replacement — figure 5

5. Install spot welds (1). [X13]

Front Compartment Front Side Rail Reinforcement Replacement — figure 6

6. Install spot welds (1). [8X]
7. Install front compartment upper side rail. Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Replacement
8. Install front side rail bracket. Front Compartment Side Rail Bracket Replacement (IF APPLICABLE)
9. Install front wheelhouse panel reinforcement. Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement
10. Install front fender bracket. Front Fender Bracket Replacement
11. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area as necessary. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair

Note

Before refinishing, refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.

12. Paint the repaired area. Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
13. Install all related panels and components.
14. Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
15. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling.