Front Bumper Bracket: Service and Repair

Front End Sheet Metal Repairs - Front Bumper Mounting

Removal and Installation

Removal

- NOTE:
- The front bumper mounting is serviced as a separate weld-on panel.
- Due to the combined thickness of the panels, it is recommended that spot welds are replaced with MIG plug welds this repair.

1. The front bumper mounting is replaced in conjunction with:
- Front bumper cover
- Front bumper
- Hood latch panel
- Both front fenders

2. For additional information relating to the repair procedure, please see the following:
Body Dimensions
Standard Workshop Tolerances

3. Remove the hood latch panel.
4. Remove the radiator cooling pack.
5. LH Side: Remove the air intake pipe.
6. RH Side: Remove the windshield washer reservoir.
7. Release and lay aside the wiring harness.







8. Mill out the spot welds.
9. Mill out the spot welds.







10. Separate the joints and remove the panel.

Installation

1. Prepare the old and new panel joint surfaces.
2. Drill holes in the new panel ready for plug welding.
3. Offer up the new panel and clamp into position. Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and recheck before proceeding.
4. Plug weld to the front side member.







5. Plug weld to the front side member closing panel.







6. Dress all welded joints.
7. The installation of associated panels and mechanical components is the reverse of removal.