Front End Upper Tie Bar Support Replacement (Complete)

Front End Upper Tie Bar Support Replacement (Complete)

Removal

Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning.

Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.

1. Disable the SIR system.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Repair as much of the damaged area as possible. Refer to Dimensions - Body.
4. Remove all related panels and components.
5. Remove the front end upper tie bar.
6. Remove the headlamp.
7. Remove the headlamp mount panel.
8. Remove the front wheelhouse panel reinforcement.
9. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary.

10. NOTE: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements. Note the number and location of the welds for installations of the service part.

Locate and drill out all of the necessary factory welds.







11. Remove the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1).

12. NOTE: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements. Note the number and location of the welds for installations of the service part.

Locate and grind out all of the necessary factory welds (1).







13. Remove the structural adhesive (2).

14. NOTE: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements. Note the number and location of the welds for installations of the service part.

Locate and drill out all of the necessary factory welds (1).







15. Remove the front end upper tie bar support.

Assemble

1. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.







2. Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive to body (1). Refer to Structural Adhesive Body Repairs.
3. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces (1) for welding.

3x slots 8x24 mm (0.3x0.9 in)







4. Position the front end upper tie bar support on the vehicle.







5. Verify the fit of the front end upper tie bar support.
6. Clamp the front end upper tie bar support into position.

7. NOTE: Refer to Welded, Brazed, and Riveted Joint Specifications.

Spot weld (1) the front end upper tie bar support accordingly.







8. MIG-braze (1) the front end upper tie bar support.







9. Grind MIG brazed seams.

10. NOTE: Refer to Welded, Brazed, and Riveted Joint Specifications.

Position the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1) on the vehicle.







11. Verify the fit of the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1).
12. Clamp the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1) into position.
13. Spot weld the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1) accordingly.
14. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Base) Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Corrosion Protection).
15. Install all related panels and components.
16. Install the front wheelhouse panel reinforcement. Front Wheelhouse Panel Reinforcement Replacement
17. Install the headlamp mount panel.
18. Install the front end upper tie bar.
19. Install the headlamp.
20. Connect the negative battery cable.
21. Enable the SIR system.