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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Remove all related panels and components.
  4. Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .

  5. Object Number: 1156800  Size: SH
  6. Remove the welds (1) attaching the tow hook to the impact bar.

  7. Object Number: 1156796  Size: SH
  8. Remove the tow hook (1) from the impact bar.

Installation Procedure

  1. Clean and prepare all of the welded surface and apply 3M weld-thru coating P/N 05916 or equivalent as necessary.

  2. Object Number: 1156796  Size: SH
  3. Position the tow hook (1) to the passenger side of the impact bar.

  4. Object Number: 1156799  Size: SH
  5. From right outer edge of the impact bar (2) measure 269 mm (10 5/8 in) to the center of the tow hook (1).

  6. Object Number: 1156800  Size: SH
  7. Using a Metal Inset Gas (MIG) welder, weld a 51 mm (2 in) stitch along the tow hook to the impact bar in 4 places (1).
  8. • Front
    • Rear
    • Inboard side
    • Outboard side
  9. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
  10. Paint the repair area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems .
  11. Install all related panels and components.
  12. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .