For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- 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.
- Repair as much of the damage as possible. Refer to Dimensions - Body.
- Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
- Locate and drill out all the factory welds.
- Remove the reinforcement from the vehicle. If necessary, slide the reinforcement down and out from under any overlapping outer body side panel that may be present.
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section.
Note: Note the number and location of the factory welds. Drill out the factory spot welds from the interior side surface of the vehicle if necessary.
Installation Procedure
- Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
- Apply 3M Weld-Thru Coating P/N 05916 or equivalent to all mating surfaces.
- Position the reinforcement bracket on the vehicle, and clamp in place.
- Plug weld accordingly.
- Clean and prepare all of the welded surfaces.
- Install all of the related panels and components.
- Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
- Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Note: Use 3-dimensional measuring equipment to verify the location of the reinforcement.
