Rear Crossmember Bolt Replacement

Rear Crossmember Bolt Replacement


Removal Procedure





1.Use hand tools to remove the nut from the forward bolt that you are replacing.

2.Remove the rear compartment floor carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement .





3.Locate the scribed marks labeled XMBR BOLT in the floor which identifies the area directly over the front bolt to be replaced. The scribed marks are located approximately 230 mm (9 in) inward from the rear compartment side panel and 255 mm (10 in) rearward of the intermediate panel.





Note:Fuel system components lie under the cargo compartment floor. When drilling the access hole restrict the drilling depth to 6 mm (3/16 in).

4.Drill an access hole with a 50-mm (2-in) hole saw directly over the bolt.





5.Use snap ring pliers to remove the spring clip.

6.Remove the bolt.

Installation Procedure





Note:Verify that you have selected a bolt of the proper length.

1.Install the crossmember bolt.

2.Use snap ring pliers to install the spring clip.

Caution:Refer to Fastener Caution .





3.Install a new nut to the crossmember bolt and tighten the nut with hand tools.

TightenTighten the nut to 110 N �m (81 lb in).





4.Cut a suitable piece of galvanized steel or fiber reinforced plastic sized to cover the hole in the floor with at least a 25-mm (1-in) overlap on all sides.

Note:Fuel system components lie under the cargo compartment floor. Do not use rivets or screws to attach the cover over the hole.

5.Lightly scuff sand the bonding surfaces of both the panel and the cover.

6.Wipe each bonding surface with alcohol.

7.Apply a 3-6 mm (1/8 -1/4 in) bead of adhesive around the perimeter of the cover.





8.Install the cover over the hole in the floor. Apply pressure to the cover to squeeze out the adhesive and form a consistent leak-proof seal.

Note:A leak proof seal is essential so that exhaust and fuel fumes cannot enter the vehicle.

9.Smooth out the adhesive around the cover. Verify that no skips or gaps occur.

10.Allow the bonding adhesive to cure.





11.Install the rear compartment carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement .