Installation Procedure

Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

Fig 1: Identifying Bodywork Repair Through Structural Adhesive To Body
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Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive to body (1). Refer to STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE BODY REPAIRS .
Position the front wheelhouse on the vehicle.

Fig 2: Positioning Front Wheelhouse On Vehicle
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Verify the fit of the front wheelhouse.
Clamp the front wheelhouse into position.
NOTE: Refer to WELDED, BRAZED, AND RIVETED JOINT SPECIFICATIONS .

Spot weld front wheelhouse (1) accordingly.

Fig 3: Identifying Spot Weld Area On Front Wheelhouse
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NOTE: Refer to WELDED, BRAZED, AND RIVETED JOINT SPECIFICATIONS .

Spot weld front wheelhouse (1) accordingly.

Fig 4: Identifying Spot Weld Area On Front Wheelhouse
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Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT AND REPAIR (BASE) or ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT AND REPAIR (CORROSION PROTECTION) .
Install the front compartment upper side rail. Refer to FRONT COMPARTMENT UPPER SIDE RAIL REPLACEMENT .
Install the headlamp mount panel. Refer to HEADLAMP MOUNT PANEL REPLACEMENT .
Install the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION AND CONNECTION .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING .