Front crossmember

FRONT CROSSMEMBER

PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS

• Disconnect the negative (-) cable from the battery and remove the control units.
• Remove the trim components, electrical and mechanical systems which could hinder the repair operations or get damaged during work (see specific paragraphs).
• Remove the following sheet metal parts:
• radiator upper crossmember (see specific paragraph).
• headlight housing frame (see specific paragraph).

REMOVAL

1. Using a jig saw, cut following the lines shown in the diagram and remove the front crossmember.

• Using a rotating brush, clean the areas to be spot-cut to show up the welding points.

1. Using a chamfering machine, remove the accessible welding points, remove the remaining welding points using a drill or a chisel.

• Remove the side pieces from the front crossmember.