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Front Side Member and Fender Apron Panel LH > < Front Crossmember

Front Side Member Section Removal and Installation

Front End Sheet Metal Repairs - Front Side Member Section Puma 1998 (06/1997-12/2001)
Removal and Installation

General Equipment
Measuring and straightening system
Materials
Name
Specification
Side member
 
Side member lock panel
 

Removal

  1. General Instructions.
    • Fenders, crossmembers, hood lock panel and apron panel are already removed as sectional replacements before the start of repairs.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Cut on side member must be directly before the resistance weld seam.
    Side member
    • Cut.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The side member lock panel cut must be offset to the front in relation to the side member cut point.
    Side member lock panel
    • Cut point.

Installation
  1. Side member
    • Continuous MIG seam weld.

  1. Side member lock panel
    1. Continuous MIG seam weld.
    1. Puddle weld.

  1. Supporting bracket
    • Puddle weld.

Front Side Member and Fender Apron Panel LH > < Front Crossmember