Front Full Frame Sectioning

Removal Procedure

Front Full Frame Sectioning — figure 1

Warning

Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning.

Warning

Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning.

Warning

Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.

Note

Left shown, right similar

Note

The frame rail is high strength low alloy steel. High Strength Low Alloy Steel

Note

Refer to Collision Repair Specifications

1. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
3. Remove all related panels and components.
4. Remove frame rail reinforcement. Frame Brace Replacement
5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area as necessary. Anti- Corrosion Treatment and Repair

Front Full Frame Sectioning — figure 2

Note

Do not damage or cut attaching panels and reinforcements.

6. Using a grinding wheel or equivalent, remove the weld (1) from the front section of the frame rail.

Front Full Frame Sectioning — figure 3

Note

Do not damage or cut attaching panels and reinforcements.

7. Using a grinding wheel or equivalent, remove the weld (1) from the front section of the frame rail.

Front Full Frame Sectioning — figure 4

8. Remove frame rail (1) from the vehicle. Installation Procedure

Note

Prepare service part before installation.

1. Prepare frame rail per installation requirements.
2. Prepare all joining surfaces for welding as necessary.
3. Apply weld-thru coating or equivalent to all welding surfaces. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair

Front Full Frame Sectioning — figure 5

4. Position frame rail (1) to vehicle using 3-dimensional measuring equipment and clamp into place.

Front Full Frame Sectioning — figure 6

5. Verify the frame measurements 3-dimensionally to ensure proper position of the service frame.

Front Full Frame Sectioning — figure 7

6. Continuous-weld the upper and outer joints through each corner.

Front Full Frame Sectioning — figure 8

7. Continuous-weld the inner and lower joints through each corner.
8. Install frame rail reinforcement. Frame Brace Replacement
9. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area as necessary. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair

Note

Before refinishing, refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair

10. Paint the repaired area. Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
11. Install all related panels and components.
12. Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
13. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling.