Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section.

Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.

1. 1
   Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. 2
   Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
3. 3
   Remove all related panels and components.
4. 4
   Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
5. 5
   Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.

   

Note: Front wheelhouse rear panel brace (1) remains to the body.

1. 1
   Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front wheelhouse.

   

2. 2
   Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.

   

3. 3
   Cut the adhesive in the front area (1) and where the front wheelhouse and the front compartment side rail overlap (2) with an appropriate tool.

   

4. 4
   Remove the front wheelhouse.