Crossmember Bolt Replacement, Rear (Rear)
REMOVAL PROCEDURECrossmember Bolt Replacement: Rear (Rear) - Removal Procedure:
1. Using Hand Tools 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
Crossmember Bolt Replacement: Rear (Rear) - Removal Procedure:
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.
Crossmember Bolt Replacement: Rear (Rear) - 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.
Crossmember Bolt Replacement: Rear (Rear) - Removal Procedure:
6. Drill out the anti rotation device rivet with a 6 mm (15/16 in) drill bit.
7. Remove the bolt.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Check the new bolt against the old bolt for proper length. There are four different length crossmember bolts.
Crossmember Bolt Replacement: Rear (Rear) - Installation Procedure:
1. Install the crossmember bolt.
2. Install a rivet to the bolt anti rotation device.
Crossmember Bolt Replacement: Rear (Rear) - Installation Procedure:
3. Install a new nut to the crossmember bolt and tighten with Hand Tools.
Tighten
Tighten the crossmember bolt nut to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
Crossmember Bolt Replacement: Rear (Rear) - 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 perimeter of the patch.
Crossmember Bolt Replacement: Rear (Rear) - 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.