S40 2.4i L5-2.4L VIN 38 B5244S4 (2008)
Firewall: Service and Repair
Floor, frame section, wheel arch and firewall
Side member, front
Special tools:
999 7072
Note: The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential
information in the illustrations is always correct.
Preparatory work (common to both methods)
Preparatory work
When welding body components, see: Welding, general.
Remove components. See: Front section, exposing.
Determine the extent of the damage. See: Side members/wheel arches front, alignment chart and: Front section, dimensions chart.
Method contents
This method consists of:
Side member lower, replacement
Side member, upper, replacing.
Side member lower, replacement
Removing the outer section of the lower side member