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To remove the front side member, drill out all spotwelds and MIG plug welds attaching the fender apron inner panel.
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When spotwelded portions are not apparent, remove paint with a rotary wire brush.
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, drill out all spotwelds and MIG plug welds attaching the fender apron inner panel.
When spotwelded portions are not apparent, remove paint with a rotary wire brush.
Remove the fender apron inner front panel.
Measure and mark the cutline on the front side inner member. Cut the front side inner member along the cutline.
When cutting the front side member, take care not to cut through the mating flanges or front side member reinforcement.
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.
Drill out all spotwelds attaching the front side 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.
Fit and clamp the new front side member in place.
Measure each measurement point (Refer to the Body Dimensions) and correct the installation position.
MIG plug weld all holes and MIG butt weld the seams.
Clean and prepare all welds, and remove all residues.
Prepare the exterior surfaces for priming using wax and grease remover.
Drill the holes in the flange of the replacement new fender apron inner panel for MIG plug welding.
Fit and clamp the new fender apron inner front panel in place.
Measure each measurement point (Refer to the Body Dimensions) and correct the installation position.
MIG plug weld all holes and MIG lap weld the seam.
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).
