Crossmember Bolt Replacement, Rear (Rear)

Rear Crossmember Bolt Replacement (Rear Bolt): Removal Procedure:

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the nut from the rear crossmember rear bolt that is to be replaced.
2. Access the rear stowage compartment.
3. Remove the rear compartment floor carpet.
4. Locate the raised area (1) over the rear bolt. The raised area is approximately 23 mm (9 in) inboard from the wheelhouse and approximately 31 mm (12 in) forward of the rear compartment vertical panel.

Rear Crossmember Bolt Replacement (Rear Bolt): Removal Procedure:

5. Cut out an access hole over the rear bolt.
^ Cut on a 45 degree angle or less to aid in using the piece for a patch.
^ Cut out a 100 x 150 mm (2 x 3 in) section forming an access hole.
^ Save the cut out piece so it can be used to patch the hole.

Rear Crossmember Bolt Replacement (Rear Bolt): Removal Procedure:

6. Drill out the anti rotation device rivet with a 6 mm (15/16 in) drill bit.
7. Remove the bolt.

Rear Crossmember Bolt Replacement (Rear Bolt): Installation Procedure:

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Check the new bolt against the old bolt for proper length. There are four different length crossmember bolts.

1. Install the crossmember bolt.
2. Install a rivet to the bolt anti rotation devise.

Rear Crossmember Bolt Replacement (Rear Bolt): Installation Procedure:

3. Install the nut to the bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the crossmember bolt nut to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

Rear Crossmember Bolt Replacement (Rear Bolt): Installation Procedure:

4. Lightly scuff sand the bonding surfaces of both the panel and the patch.
5. Wipe each bonding surface with alcohol.
6. Apply a generous amount of adhesive bonding material to the underside and complete periphery of the patch.

Rear Crossmember Bolt Replacement (Rear Bolt): Installation Procedure:

7. Position the patch to its original position and press the patch firmly in place squeezing out the adhesive to form a leak proof seal.

IMPORTANT: Make sure there is a leak proof seal so that exhaust and fuel fumes can not enter the vehicle.

8. Add additional adhesive if necessary and smooth out to insure a leak proof seal.
9. Allow the bonding adhesive to cure.
10. Install the rear compartment carpet.