10.
11. CAUTION: Care should be taken not to cut through
into the front side member.
Mark out the position where the front side member closing
panel section MAG butt joint is to be made. Cut through the
front side member closing panel at this point as indicated.
Drill out the spot welds from the front side member closing
panel remnant.
12. Separate the joints and remove the front side member closing panel
remnant.
14.
15. MAG weld the front side member closing panel section butt
joint.
NOTE: Spot welds must be installed 5mm away from
the originals and in the same quantities, whenever this is
possible. Where this is not possible, spot welds should be
installed adjacent to the original. Where there is adhesive
in the original joint, spot welds should be installed through
the original.
Spot weld the front side member closing panel section to
the front side member.
16.
Dress the spot welds and the front side member closing panel section
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Front End Sheet Metal Repairs - Front Wheelhouse Section
Removal and Installation
Removal Published: 11-May-2011
1. NOTES:
The left hand service panel is illustrated.
The front wheelhouse section is manufactured from
mild steel.
The front wheelhouse section is serviced as a separate
weld-on panel, the left-hand is serviced less the weld-on
air cleaner mounting bracket. It is also serviced on the front
side member and suspension top mount assembly, the
left-hand assembly includes the air cleaner mounting
bracket.
2. The front wheelhouse section is replaced in conjunction with:
Front bumper cover
Front fender
Hood latch panel
Front fender support bracket
3. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see
the following:
For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation) /
Body Repairs (501-25A Body Repairs - General Information, Description and Operation) /
Corrosion Protection (501-25B Body Repairs - Corrosion Protection, Description and Operation) /
Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
4. Remove the front fender support bracket.
For additional information, refer to: Front Fender Support Bracket (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
5. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
Front End Sheet Metal Repairs - Hood Latch Panel
Removal and Installation
Removal Published: 11-May-2011
1. NOTE: The hood latch panel is manufactured from mild steel.
The hood latch panel is serviced as a separate bolt-on panel and
includes the left-hand and right-hand fender apron panel front
extensions. These are removed and discarded unless damaged.
2. The hood latch panel is replaced in conjunction with:
1. Front bumper cover
2. Front bumper
3. WARNING: The hood latch panel and its associated components form
part of the pedestrian protection system, it is essential that any
repair or replacement operations do not affect the safe working of the
system.
For additional information relating to the pedestrian safety system
please see the following:
For additional information, refer to: Pedestrian Protection System (501-20C Pedestrian Protection System, Description and Operation).
4. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see
the following:
For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation) /
Body Repairs (501-25A Body Repairs - General Information, Description and Operation) /
Corrosion Protection (501-25B Body Repairs - Corrosion Protection, Description and Operation) /
Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
5. Remove the front bumper.
For additional information, refer to: Front Bumper (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
