Bodywork

Radiator crossmember bracket

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Replacing this part is a complementary operation to the front impact crossmember.

WARNING

When the right and left parts are replaced at the same time, use of the repair bench is essential.

Information on related parts is covered in their respective sections (see contents).

Where spot welds cannot be made with the spot welder, they may be replaced with plug welds.

REPLACEMENT PART CONTENTS

Part assembled with:
Side member connecting plate
Crimped nuts

Support de traverse radiateur

PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):

  1. Radiator support crossmember 1.8
Support de traverse radiateur
Support de traverse radiateur

Note: It is necessary to order the connecting bracket (1) additionally.

Straightening

Support de traverse radiateur
Note: When straightening the radiator support crossmember, partial replacement of the side member closure is possible to gain access to the deformed area.

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