Important: If the damage exceeds the recommended area for sectioning and the rail cannot be straightened, the complete rail must be replaced.

Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in the Preface section.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.



3. Remove all related panels and components.
4. Restore as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer to Dimensions - Body .

Caution: Refer to Foam Sound Deadeners Caution in the Preface section.

5. Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area as necessary, Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint and Coatings.
6. Perform the necessary procedures to gain access to repair. Refer to Upper Tie Bar Replacement , Tie Bar Replacement - Left Side , Lower Tie Bar Replacement.



7. Locate, mark, and drill out all factory welds (2) attaching the left front lower rail section.
8. On the top of the rail, locate the middle cut-out hole (1). From the middle of the cut-out hole, measure forward 150 mm (5.91 in)and scribe a line, this is the cut location (3).
9. Remove the damaged section of the rail.

1. Clean and prepare mating surfaces as necessary.
2. Apply 3M® Weld-Thru coating P/N 05916 or equivalent to all mating surfaces
3. Drill 8-mm (5/16-in) plug weld holes, as necessary, in the locations noted from the original assembly.

1. Position the service part over the original rail.
2. Align and check fit with 3-dimensional measuring. Refer to Dimensions - Body



3. When the service assembly is correctly positioned,plug weld accordingly.
4. Stitch weld along the entire sectioning joint.
5. Make 25 mm (1 in) welds along the seam with 25 mm (1 in) gaps between.
6. Go back and complete the stitch weld to create a solid weld joint with minimal heat distortion.
7. Complete the necessary procedures. Refer to Upper Tie Bar Replacement , Tie Bar Replacement - Left Side , Lower Tie Bar Replacement.
8. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
9. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint and Coatings.
10. Paint and repair the area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems in Paint and Coatings.
11. Install all related panels and components.
12. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.