Front Wheelhouse Front Panel Replacement (Collision Repair)

Make: Vauxhall
Model: Astra J
Section: Collision Repair › Repair Instructions › Front Wheelhouse Front Panel Replacement

Body RepairFront Wheelhouse Front Panel Replacement

Front Wheelhouse Front Panel Replacement

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

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.

6.	Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front wheelhouse front panel (1).

7.	Drill all factory welds.

8.	Drill hidden factory weld where front wheelhouse front panel and front wheelhouse overlap (1).

9.	Remove the front wheelhouse front panel (1).

1.	Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for spot welding.

2.	Apply structural adhesive (1) to attaching surfaces

3.	Apply structural adhesive (1) to front compartment side rail

4.	Position the front wheelhouse front panel (1) on the vehicle.

5.	Verify the fit of the front wheelhouse front panel.

6.	Clamp the front wheelhouse front panel into position.

7.	Spot weld the front wheelhouse front panel (1) accordingly with 15 spot welds.

8.	Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary.

9.	Paint the repaired area.

10.	Install all related panels and components.

11.	Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

12.	Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

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