Front Seat Mount Reinforcements (Front Inboard and All Rear) – (Vehicles Built After January 4, 2023)
Repair Information
- Review all collision repair general practices and safety documentation and wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before beginning this procedure.
- This procedure can be completed without using a frame bench.
- This procedure is for the Front Seat Mount Reinforcements (Front Inboard) and for all the Front Seat Mount Reinforcements (Rear Outboard and Rear Inboard). For Front Seat Mount Reinforcements (Front Outboard) repairs, see Front Seat Mount Reinforcements (Front Outboard) – (Vehicles Built After January 4, 2023).
Parts List
| Quantity | Description | Image / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASY – FSF SEAT MOUNT REINF (Front Seat Mount Reinforcement – Front and Rear Outboard) |
Note This part replaces all Front
Seat Mount Front reinforcements and the Front Seat Mount Rear Outboard
reinforcements. It does not replace the Front Seat Mount Rear Inboard
reinforcements. |
| 1 | MY ASY – REINF FSR CROSSMEMBER INBOARD SVC E-COATED (Front Seat Mount Reinforcement – Rear Inboard) |
Note This part replaces only the
Front Seat Mount Rear Inboard reinforcements: it does not replace the Front Seat
Mount Front reinforcements or the Front Seat Mount Rear Outboard
reinforcements. |
| 1 | M3 FLOOR PANEL PATCH |
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Repair Procedure
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For the Seat Mount Reinforcement being
replaced, cut a hole in the underside of the floor panel to access the damaged
component.
NoteDo not cut the floor panel under any mount that is not being replaced.NoteDo not damage the floor cross members when cutting the floor panel.Reference Line/Point
- A = 564 mm.
- B = 623 mm.
- C = 503 mm.
- D = 563 mm.
- E = 433 mm.
- F = 561 mm.
- G = 501 mm.
- H = 127 mm.
- I = 67 mm.
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Remove the original component.
or Factory Spot Welds
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Cut the floor panel patch as indicated
below to make a cover for the floor panel repair area.
Cut Line
Reference Line/Point
- J = 78 mm.
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Prepare for installation.
NoteNew components are installed with structural adhesive only.
- Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
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Install the new component or components.
NoteTemporarily secure the Seat Mount Reinforcement to the underside of the crossmember using a bolt or a clamp until the structural adhesive has cured.
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Install a floor panel patch over the
access window.
- Perform any necessary post-repair operations.