Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Plenum Upper Panel Replacement Component Location

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Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .

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Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning .

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Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .

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Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welds (STRSW) are recommended. If access to use Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welds is not possible, MIG/MAG 8 mm (5/16 in) plug welds may be used, to replace those specific welds, unless otherwise noted:

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The upper plenum is mild steel. MILD STEEL .

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Refer to Collision Repair Specifications

Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (9C1, 5W4)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)
Remove all related panels and components.
Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area as necessary. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair

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Do not damage or cut attaching panels and reinforcements
Remove spot welds (1). [37X]

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Do not damage or cut attaching panels and reinforcements.

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The 8 mm (5/16") holes will be used for MIG/MAG welds.

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Drill 8 mm (5/16") hole to remove all spot welds (1). [2X]

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Reposition body side outer (1) on upper plenum (2) as necessary to remove upper plenum.

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Do not damage or cut attaching panels and reinforcements.

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Remove spot weld (1). [1X]

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Remove upper plenum (1) from the vehicle.