Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in the Preface section.
Important: The graphic shows the left hand procedure. The right hand procedure is similar.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
in SIR.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.
- Remove all related
panels and components.
- Repair as much of the damage as possible. Refer to
Dimensions - Body
.
- Remove the sealers
and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
in Paint and Coatings.
Important: Note the number and location of the factory welds for installation of the right
tie bar.
- Locate and drill out all the necessary factory welds.
- Remove the right
tie bar panel from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Important: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, space
the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1 1/2 in) apart.
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes in the service part as necessary
in the locations noted from the original panel.
- Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
- Apply 3M Weld-Thru Coating P/N 05916 or equivalent to all mating surfaces.
- Position
the right tie bar panel to the vehicle using 3-dimensional measuring equipment. Clamp
the tie bar in place.
- Plug weld accordingly.
- Clean and prepare all of the welded surfaces.
- Install all of the related panels and components.
- Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as
necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
in Paint and Coatings.
- Paint the repaired area. Refer to
Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems
in Paint and Coatings.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
in SIR.