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NOTE: Any attached body parts that require accurate alignment and fitting must be incorporated in this step; for
instance bumpers, seals, headlamps, rear lamps and lock assembly components. If this is not done carefully it may
result in water leaks, wind noises and substantial follow-on work.
Make sure that edges line up with adjacent parts and check that gaps are consistent (compare left and right-hand
sides). Make sure that the shape of the vehicle is retained.
Secure the new part
NOTE: The need for subsequent follow-on work can be significantly reduced if aligning and tack-welding are carried
out with due care.
Depending on accessibility the following methods for securing are available:
- Grip pliers (set of).
- Screw clamp (set of).
- Self-tapping screws.
- Tack welds.
Use a staking tool or a screwdriver to Make sure that the edges of sectional replacements of profiled parts line up. The
edge is then tack welded to Make sure that it lines up.
Aligning and tack weld
Item
Description 1
Tack welds 2
Using a screwdriver to align
Longer joins are usually tack welded to prevent the panel from warping. It is important to carry out the tack welds in
the correct sequence (see diagram).
Weld in the new part following the instructions in the repair manual.
Correct tack welding sequence
Follow on repairs/corrosion protection
This step basically covers the following work:
NOTE: See corrosion protection section for cavity wax application areas.
- Grinding welded seams.
- Priming any bare metal.
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Actuation, Removal and Installation).
12. Remove the left-hand and right-hand front seats.
For additional information, refer to: Front Seat (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
13. Remove the heater core and evaporator core housing.
For additional information, refer to: Heater Core and Evaporator Core Housing (412-01 Climate Control, Removal and Installation).
14. Remove the front safety belt retractor.
For additional information, refer to: Front Safety Belt Retractor (501-20A Safety Belt System, Removal and Installation).
15. Remove the B-pillar side impact sensor.
For additional information, refer to: B-Pillar Side Impact Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
16. Remove the left-hand and right-hand front floor covering.
17. Remove the rear floor covering.
18. If the left-hand front side member and suspension top mount assembly
is to be repaired, remove the left-hand rear foot well duct.
19. If the right-hand front side member and suspension top mount assembly
is to be repaired, remove the right-hand rear foot well duct.
20. If the drivers side front side member and suspension top mount is being
repaired, remove the pedal box.
21. Release and position the insulating material at the inner bulkhead to
one side.
22. Release and position the inner bulkhead and floor panel wiring harness
to one side.
23. Drain the fuel tank.
For additional information, refer to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
24. If the left-hand front side member and suspension top mount assembly
is to be repaired, remove the left-hand under shield.
25. If the right-hand front side member and suspension top mount assembly
is to be repaired, remove the right-hand under shield.
26. If the left-hand front side member and suspension top mount assembly
is to be repaired, remove the fuel supply and return pipes.
27. For diesel engine vehicles only, if the left-hand front side member and
suspension top mount assembly is to be repaired, remove the fuel
cooler.
28. If the right-hand front side member and suspension top mount assembly
is to be repaired, release and position the underfloor wiring harness to
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(414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
6. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
7. Remove the windshield glass.
For additional information, refer to: Windshield Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
8. Remove the rear window glass.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Window Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
9. Remove the roof opening panel frame.
For additional information, refer to: Roof Opening Panel Frame (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
10. Remove the driver and passenger side front scuff plate trim panels.
For additional information, refer to: Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
11. Remove the driver and passenger side rear scuff plate trim panels.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
12. Remove the driver and passenger side air curtain modules.
For additional information, refer to: Side Air Curtain Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
13. Remove the rear seat backrest.
14. Remove the driver and passenger side rear safety belt retractors.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Safety Belt Retractor (501-20A Safety Belt System, Removal and Installation).
15. Remove the rear center safety belt retractor.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Center Safety Belt Retractor (501-20A Safety Belt System, Removal and Installation).
16. Remove the driver and passenger side RF filters.
17. Remove the diversity antenna module.
18. Remove the antenna.
For additional information, refer to: Navigation System Antenna (419-07 Navigation System, Removal and Installation).
19. Release and position the roof wiring harnesses to one side
20. Position the roof opening panel front and rear drain hoses to one side.
21. Remove the driver and passenger side roof mouldings.
22. Drill out the spot welds.
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(414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
6. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
7. Remove the windshield glass.
For additional information, refer to: Windshield Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
8. Remove the rear window glass.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Window Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
9. Remove the headliner.
For additional information, refer to: Headliner (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
10. Remove the driver and passenger side front scuff plate trim panels.
For additional information, refer to: Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
11. Remove the driver and passenger side rear scuff plate trim panels.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
12. Remove the driver and passenger side air curtain modules.
For additional information, refer to: Side Air Curtain Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
13. Remove the rear seat backrest.
14. Remove the driver and passenger side rear safety belt retractors.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Safety Belt Retractor (501-20A Safety Belt System, Removal and Installation).
15. Remove the rear center safety belt retractor.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Center Safety Belt Retractor (501-20A Safety Belt System, Removal and Installation).
16. Remove the driver and passenger side RF filters.
17. Remove the diversity antenna module.
18. Remove the antenna.
For additional information, refer to: Navigation System Antenna (419-07 Navigation System, Removal and Installation).
19. Release and position the roof wiring harnesses to one side
20. Remove the driver and passenger side roof mouldings.
21. Drill out the spot welds.
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Published: 11-May-2011
Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System - Rear Subframe V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol
Removal and Installation
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
1. Refer to: Petrol and Petrol-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
2. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack.
Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Refer to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
4. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
5. Refer to: Driveshaft - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
6. CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
NOTES:
The fuel tank has a non-return valve in the filler stub
pipe, only the fuel present in the filler hose will be spilt.
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the
essential information is always correct.
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