FRONT SIDE MEMBER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT



  1. REMOVAL

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      REMOVAL POINT

    1. After removing the *1, remove the front side member sub-assembly and floor crossmember sub-assembly No.3.

    2. *2 in illustration indicates where the adhesive is located.

    3. Roughly cut open the panel so that the adhesive can be reached. Cut through the adhesive with a cut chisel to remove the panel.

      Tech Tips

      In cases where the adhesive cannot be removed with a cut chisel, heat the adhesive with an industrial heater gun or gas burner taking care not to cause panel deformation by overheating.

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  2. INSTALLATION

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    A003QEL Remove Weld Points
    A003Q8E Plug Weld
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    A003Q7Y Cut and Join Location
    A003Q60 Butt Weld

      INSTALLATION POINT

    1. Temporarily install the new parts and measure each part of the new parts in accordance with the body dimension diagram. (See the body dimensions)

    2. Make sure to attach correctly in accordance with the body dimension diagram as this part affects the front wheel alignment.

    3. If the entire supply part is not needed, remove the part of the supply part that is needed.

    4. *1 is reused.

    5. Before temporarily installing the new parts, weld the front side member sub-assembly and floor crossmember sub-assembly No.3 with the standard number of welding points.

    6. When welding *2, make a hole on a new part for plug welding and weld the panel with the panel behind completely.

    7. Apply adhesive (3MTMAutomixTMPanel Bonding Adhesive #8115) to the area indicated by *3 in the illustration.

      Tech Tips


      • Apply a light coat of adhesive around the plug welding points.

      • Apply enough adhesive to the panels.

    8. After welding the front side member sub-assembly and floor crossmember sub-assembly No.3 to the vehicle side, install the *4.

    9. After welding, apply body sealer and undercoating to the corresponding parts. (See the painting / coating)

    10. After applying the top coat, apply anti-rust agent to the internal panel portion of the closed section structural weld points.

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    *1 for LHD:
    *2 LH Side:
    *3 RH Side:
    *4 for RHD:
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