Contents: Removal ⇩ Installation ⇩
NOTE: The front fender apron panel reinforcement must be separated from the fender apron service panel; it is not supplied separately.
NOTE: The panel is serviceable without its mounting studs.
Removal
1. When replacing the front spar and wing apron panel, the following elements are removed:
- Front bumper trim
- Front bumper
- Hood
- Hood Latch Panel
- Both front wings
- Lower wing apron panel
2. For additional information regarding this repair procedure, refer to: For additional information, refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Special Vehicle Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation) / Standard Service Station Techniques (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
3. Remove the lower mudguard panel. For more information, refer to the chapter: Lower Mudguard Panel (501-27 Front Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
4. Mill out the weld spots.
5. Separate the connections and remove the old panel.
Installation
1. Prepare the connecting surfaces of the old and new panels.
2. Drill holes in the new panel for MIG welding.
3. Attach the new panel and clamp it in place. Check the alignment, if correct, proceed to the next step. If not, correct and check again before proceeding to the next step.
4. Perform electric rivet welding using MIG technology.
5. Install new mounting studs.
6. Clean all welded joints.
7. To install the relevant panels and mechanical components, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
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