Installation Procedure

Cut the front compartment upper side rail (1) in corresponding locations to fit the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Cutting Area
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Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

Fig 2: 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 compartment upper side rail on the vehicle.

Fig 3: Positioning Front Compartment Upper Side Rail On Vehicle
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Verify the fit of the front compartment upper side rail.
Clamp the front compartment upper side rail into position.
NOTE: Refer to WELDED, BRAZED, AND RIVETED JOINT SPECIFICATIONS .

Spot weld the front compartment upper side rail (1) accordingly.

Fig 4: Identifying Spot Weld Area On Front Compartment Upper Side Rail
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MIG-braze the front compartment upper side rail (2).
Grind MIG-brazed seams.
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 fender. Refer to FRONT FENDER REPLACEMENT .
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION AND CONNECTION .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING .