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Radiator Support: Service and Repair



SHROUD SIDE MEMBER REMOVAL [PANEL REPLACEMENT]

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Removal Procedure

1. Drill the 3 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure.
2. Drill the 8 locations indicated by (B) and 2 locations indicated by (C) shown in the figure.

NOTE: When drilling the 3 locations indicated by (A) and 2 locations indicated by (C) shown in the figure, do not drill a hole all the way through or there could be a problem when installing the new part.







3. Remove the shroud side member.

SHROUD SIDE MEMBER INSTALLATION [PANEL REPLACEMENT]

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Installation Procedure

1. When installing new parts, measure and adjust the body as necessary to conform with standard dimensions.
2. Drill holes for the plug welding before installing the new parts.
3. After temporarily installing new parts, make sure the related parts fit properly.
4. Plug weld the 8 locations indicated by (A) and 2 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure.







5. Plug weld the 3 locations indicated by (C) shown in the figure, then install the shroud side member.