Body and Frame: Service and Repair

Side Impact Reinforcement







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Never install used or reconditioned parts (as specified below) from pre-owned, salvaged or damaged vehicles. The use of such parts could lead to serious injury.
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- Salvaged or used parts
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- Salvaged or reconditioned wheels
- Used supplemental restraint system (SRS) components
- air bags
- restraint system modules
- safety belts, buckles or retractors
- crash sensors

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1. NOTE: The Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement (SPACE(R)) tube is serviced as an assembly only.

Remove the front seats.
2. Remove the center console.
3. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel and scuff plate(s).
4. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
- Release the 2 locking tabs at the front of the seat cushion and remove the seat.

5. Remove the rear carpet.
- Remove the 2 pushpins and remove the carpet.

6. Remove and discard the 4 SPACE(R) tube-to-floor bolts from the affected side.
- Remove the center mounting nuts and the console mounting bracket.

Installation

NOTE: Center mounting stud torque needs to be rechecked after removing the nuts. Studs need to maintain torque value of 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).

1. Position the SPACE(R) tube and install new tube-to-floor bolts.
- Install the console mount bracket and center mounting nuts.
- Tighten all fasteners to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

2. Install the rear carpet.
3. Install the lower B-pillar trim panel and scuff plate(s).
4. Install the rear seat cushion.
5. Install the center console.
6. Install the front seats.