PRE-RELEASE
Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Replacement
| Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Replacement |
| Removal Procedure |
Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
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Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
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| 2. |
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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| 3. |
Repair as much of the damaged area as possible. Refer to
Dimensions - Body
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Remove all related panels and components.
Remove the front fender. Refer to Front Fender Replacement . |
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Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Base)
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Corrosion Protection)
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| 6. |
Cut out the front compartment upper side rail roughly. 
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| 7. |
Locate and drill out all of the necessary factory welds.
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| 8. |
Remove the damaged front compartment upper side rail.
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| Installation Procedure |
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Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
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Apply bodywork repair through structural adhesive to body (1). Refer to
Structural Adhesive Body Repairs
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| 3. |
Position the front compartment upper side rail on the vehicle.
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| 4. |
Verify the fit of the front compartment upper side rail.
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| 5. |
Clamp the front compartment upper side rail into position.
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| 6. |
Spot weld the front compartment upper side rail (1) accordingly. 
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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)
.
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| 8. |
Install the front fender. Refer to
Front Fender Replacement
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| 9. |
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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| 10. |
Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
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