XLR V8-4.6L VIN A (2006)
14. Extract pieces of the impact bar which are left attached to the rail ends.
15. Straighten and deburr the rail ends. Keep the perimeter and shape of the rail ends as original as possible.
Installation Procedure
1. Temporarily position the impact bar for proper fit and alignment.
2. Clean and prepare all of the welded surfaces.
3. Apply 3M(R) weld-thru coating P/N 05916 or equivalent as necessary and to the inside of the rail ends.
Important: DO NOT top coat the bonding surface of the rear bar. Use primer only on bonding surfaces. Refer to adhesive
manufacturer's recommendations.
4. Clean and prepare all bonding mating surfaces according to adhesive manufacturer's recommendations.
5. Apply a consistent bead of structural adhesive to the top impact bar to bond to the rear compartment panel. Refer to Sheet Molded Compound
(SMC) Panel Bonding.
6. Position the bumper impact bar to the vehicle using three-dimensional measuring equipment. Refer to Dimensions - Body and to Measurements -
Underbody.
