Published: 11-May-2011
Front End Sheet Metal Repairs - Front Side Member Closing Panel
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. NOTE: The front side member closing panel is
manufactured from High Strength Low Alloy Steel, 350MPa,
(HSLA350).
The front side member closing panel is serviced as a
separate weld-on panel.
2. In this procedure, to ensure the vehicle is correctly aligned, it must be
placed on an approved alignment jig.
3. The front side member closing panel is replaced in conjunction with:
Front bumper cover
Front bumper
Front bumper mounting
Hood
Hood latch panel
Front fender support bracket
Front fender support bracket mounting
Front wheelhouse section
Front side member
Engine, transmission / transaxle, front subframe and front
suspension, as an assembly
4. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see
the following:
For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation) /
Body Repairs (501-25A Body Repairs - General Information, Description and Operation) /
Corrosion Protection (501-25B Body Repairs - Corrosion Protection, Description and Operation) /
Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
5. NOTE: This procedure assumes that if the front side member closing
panel is damaged, the front side member will also be damaged.
Therefore, the replacement procedure for the front side member closing
panel is combined within the front side member procedure.
Remove the front side member.
For additional information, refer to: Front Side Member (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
Installation
1. The installation of associated panels and components is the reversal of
removal procedure.
