Valance member reinforcement

VALANCE MEMBER REINFORCEMENT

Remove

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

3. Disconnect all ECUs.
4. Disconnect airbags and sensor system.

WARNING: See RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, Precautions.

5. Disconnect alternator.
6. Remove front bumper. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
7. Remove front fender.
8. Remove headlamp. See Workshop Manual, Electrical, Repairs.
9. Remove wheel arch liner. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
10. Remove front door. See BODY, Doors.

Refit

1. Prepare and clean panel joint faces. Punch or drill holes in new panel for plug welding as shown. Cut member reinforcement to form seam welded butt joint with existing panel.
2. Refit front door. See BODY, Doors.
3. Refit wheel arch liner. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
4. Refit headlamp. See Workshop Manual, Electrical, Repairs.>
5. Refit front fender.
6. Refit front bumper. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
7. Reconnect alternator.
8. Reconnect airbags and sensor system.
9. Reconnect all ECUs.
10. Remove stands and lower vehicle.
11. Reconnect battery earth lead.