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Front End Upper Tie Bar Support Sectioning > < Centre Pillar Inner Panel Replacement

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Front End Upper Tie Bar Support Replacement


Note:  According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.

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.

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6. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1).
7. Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.

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8. Remove the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1).
9. Drill all factory welds.

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10. Grind factory welds of the front end upper tie bar support (1).

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11. Remove the front end upper tie bar support (1).

Installation Procedure


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1. Position the front end upper tie bar support (1) on the vehicle.
2. Verify the fit of the front end upper tie bar support.
3. Clamp the front end upper tie bar support into position.

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4. Braze accordingly (1).

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5. Braze accordingly (1).
6. Grind down weld seams as needed for related panels and components.
7. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

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8. Position the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1) on the vehicle.
9. Verify the fit of the front end upper tie bar.
10. Clamp the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement into position.

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11. Spot weld accordingly (1).
12. Use factory slots for slot brazing.

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13. Position the hood front bumper bracket (1) on the vehicle.
14. Clamp the hood front bumper bracket into position.

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15. Spot weld accordingly (1).
16. Install front bumper impact bar before applying the sealers and anti-corrosion materials. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement
17. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary.
18. Paint the repaired area.
19. Install all related panels and components.
20. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
21. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

Front End Upper Tie Bar Support Sectioning > < Centre Pillar Inner Panel Replacement