Installation Procedure

Prepare front compartment rear side rail in the area (1).

Specification

2 x slots (6 x 20 mm/0.2 x 0.8 in)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Compartment Side Rail Factory Welds
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Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive to body (2). Refer to STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE BODY REPAIRS .
Prepare front compartment rear side rail in the area (1).
Specification

1 x slot (8 x 24 mm/0.3 x 0.9 in)

Fig 2: Identifying Front Compartment Rear Side Rail Slots
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Prepare new front compartment side rail in the area (1).
Specification

8 x slots (8 x 24 mm/0.3 x 0.9 in)

Fig 3: Identifying Front Compartment Rear Side Rail Slots
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Prepare new front compartment side rail in the area (1).
Specification

4 x slots (8 x 24 mm/0.3 x 0.9 in)
Prepare new front compartment side rail in the area (1).
Specification

8 x slots (8 x 24 mm/0.3 x 0.9 in)

Fig 4: Identifying Front Compartment Side Rail Slots
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Prepare new front compartment side rail in the area (2).
Specification

3 x slots (8 x 24 mm/0.3 x 0.9 in)
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

Fig 5: Identifying Front Compartment Side Rail Slots
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Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive to body. Refer to STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE BODY REPAIRS .
Position the front compartment side rail on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the front compartment side rail.
Clamp the front compartment side rail into position.
NOTE: Refer to WELDED, BRAZED, AND RIVETED JOINT SPECIFICATIONS .

MIG-braze the front compartment side rail in the area (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Front Compartment Side Rail Slots
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Spot weld (2) the front compartment side rail accordingly.
NOTE: Refer to WELDED, BRAZED, AND RIVETED JOINT SPECIFICATIONS .

MIG-braze full seam (1) interrupted 30 mm (1.2 in) .

Fig 7: Identifying MIG-Braze And Spot Weld Front Compartment Side Rail In Area
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NOTE: Refer to WELDED, BRAZED, AND RIVETED JOINT SPECIFICATIONS .

MIG-braze the front compartment front rail in the areas (1, 2).

Fig 8: Identifying MIG-Braze Front Compartment Front Rail
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Spot weld (1) the front compartment side rail accordingly.

Fig 9: Identifying Spot Weld On Front Compartment Side Rail
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NOTE: Refer to WELDED, BRAZED, AND RIVETED JOINT SPECIFICATIONS .

MIG-braze the front compartment side rail in the areas (1).

Fig 10: Identifying MIG-Braze And Spot Weld Area On Front Compartment Side Rail
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Spot weld (2) the body rear end panel accordingly.
NOTE: Refer to WELDED, BRAZED, AND RIVETED JOINT SPECIFICATIONS .

MIG-braze full seam (1) interrupted 30 mm (1.2 in) .

Fig 11: Identifying MIG-Braze On Full Seam
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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 front wheelhouse panel brace - inner.
Install the front wheelhouse. Refer to FRONT WHEELHOUSE 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 .