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Front End Sheet Metal Repairs - Front Side Member Removal and Installation • NOTE: The front side member is serviced as a separate weld on panel. This procedure is to fit a long section cut from the • NOTE: The service panel is not fully welded. • NOTE: The section must be made at least 20mm forward of the laser weld. 1. The front side member is replaced in conjunction with: Front bumper cover Front bumper Hood latch panel Both front fenders Front bumper mounting Front side member closing panel Fender apron panel front reinforcement Fender apron lower panel • NOTE: It is also necessary to remove the engine and suspension as an assembly. 2. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see the following: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Standard Workshop Practices (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). 3. Remove the front side member closing panel. For additional information, refer to: Front Side Member Closing Panel (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation). 4. Remove the radiator cooling pack. For additional information, refer to: Radiator (303-03A Engine Cooling - I6 3.2L Petrol, Removal and Installation). 5. Remove the engine and front suspension as an assembly. 6. Release and lay aside the brake pipe. 7. LH Side: Release the battery junction box and position aside. 8. LH Side: Remove the air intake pipe. 9. LH Side: Release and lay aside the brake pipe at the side member. 10. LH Side: Remove the anti-Lock brake system (ABS) Module. For additional information, refer to: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module (206-09A Anti-Lock Control, Removal and Installation). 11. RH Side: Remove the windshield washer reservoir. For additional information, refer to: Windshield Washer Reservoir (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation). 12. RH Side: Remove the engine mounting bracket. For additional information, refer to: Engine Mount RH (303-01B Engine - TD4 2.2L Diesel, Removal and Installation). 13. RH Side: Remove the fender apron brake pipes. 14. RH Side: Remove the fender apron A/C pipe. 15. Release and lay aside the insulating material at the bulkhead. 16. Release and lay aside the wiring harness. |