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To remove the front side member, remove the fender apron inner panel (Refer to the fender apron inner panel repair procedures).
Before repairing, remove Engine and Suspension Components.
Refer to the body dimension charts and measure the vehicle to determine straightening and alignment requirements. The body must return to its original dimension after the repair procedure.
To remove the front side member, remove the fender apron inner panel (Refer to the fender apron inner panel repair procedures).
Measure and mark the cutlines on the front side inner member. Cut the front side inner member along the cutlines.
When cutting the front side inner member, take care not to cut through the mating flanges or front side inner member reinforcement.
Drill out all spotwelds attaching the front side inner member section.
Remove the front side inner member section.
Measure and mark the cutline on the front side inner member reinforcement. Cut the front side inner member reinforcement along the cutline.
Measure and mark the cutline on the front side outer member.
Cut the front side outer member along the cutline.
When cutting the front side outer member, take care not to cut through the mating flanges or front side inner member.
Drill out spotweld attaching the front side outer member.
Remove the front side member.
Prepare all surfaces to be welded.
After removing, apply the welding primer.
Measure and mark the cutlines on the new front side member. Cut the new front side member along the cutlines.
Drill the holes in the flange of the replacement new front side member for MIG plug welding.
Measure each measurement point (Refer to the Body Dimensions) and correct the installation position.
After applying epoxy adhesive, fit and clamp the new front side member in place.
Spot weld and MIG plug weld all holes, MIG butt weld the seams.
If spot welding is impossible, MIG plug weld all holes.
Apply epoxy adhesive to the weld points of new panel or body panel.
Be sure to use the recommended epoxy adhesive below.
Epoxy adhesive : 3M(PN8115), Henkel(Terokal 5055) or equivalent.
Reattach the front side inner member section that was cut off, then MIG butt weld the seams.
Spot weld and MIG plug weld all holes.
If spot welding is impossible, MIG plug weld all holes.
Apply epoxy adhesive to the weld points of new panel or body panel.
Be sure to use the recommended epoxy adhesive below.
Epoxy adhesive : 3M(PN8115), Henkel(Terokal 5055) or equivalent.
Clean and prepare all welds, and remove all residues.
Apply an anti-corrosion agent as required (Refer to the Corrosion Protection).
Prepare the exterior surfaces for priming using wax and grease remover.
Apply the correct seam sealer to all joints carefully (Refer to the Body Sealing Location).
Install the fender apron inner panel (Refer to the fender apron inner panel repair procedures).
