Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in the Preface section.
Important: The front upper tie bar is serviced as 3 components: Right and left side tie bar reinforcements (2) and the upper tie bar (1).
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Remove all related panels and components.
- Restore as much of the damage as possible.
- Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
.
- Locate, mark, and drill out all factory welds attaching the upper tie bar (1) and reinforcements (2) if necessary.
- Remove the damaged tie bar (1).
Installation Procedure
- Prepare the mating surfaces as necessary.
- Apply 3m Weld-Thru Coating P/N 05913 or equivalent to all mating surfaces.
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes on the service part as necessary in the locations noted from the original panels.
Important: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, or if structural weld-thru adhesive is present, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in).
- Temporarily position the upper tie bar (1) and reinforcements (2) on the vehicle.
- Check location using 3-dimensional measuring equipment.
- Plug weld accordingly.
- Clean and prepare welded surfaces.
- Paint the repaired area. Refer to
Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems
.
- Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
.
- Install all of the related panels and components.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.