2026-02-28

Front Shock Tower Closeout

Correction code: 10101004302 10101010102 NOTE: Unless explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code includes all Collision Repair work required to perform this procedure, including the linked Collision Repair procedures. Do not stack Collision Repair correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. Add any associated mechanical procedures needed to perform this procedure.

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.

Parts List


Quantity	Description	Image / Notes
1	Front Shock Tower Closeout
12	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
1	Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm Medium

When ordering parts, refer to the Parts Catalog and enter the VIN of the vehicle being repaired to find the correct parts (and the part numbers) for the vehicle. Alternatively, use the search function in the Parts Catalog to find a specific part for the vehicle.

Repair Procedure

Remove the Reservoir - Windshield Washer (Remove and Replace).
Remove the Hinge - Hood - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
Remove the Cover - Rocker Panel - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the A/C Compressor and Supermanifold (Remove and Replace).
Remove the Noise Absorber - Motor Bay - Front (Remove and Replace).
Remove the Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
Remove the Torque Box Cover Assembly.
Remove the original component.

Factory Spot Weld

Note
The 1st image shows the Shock Tower Closeout from below, and the 2nd image is from above.
Prepare for installation.

Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm

Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm Medium
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Install the Torque Box Cover Assembly.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.
Install the Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
Install the Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
Install the Noise Absorber - Motor Bay - Front (Remove and Replace).
Install the A/C Compressor and Supermanifold (Remove and Replace).
Install the Cover - Rocker Panel - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
Install the Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
Install the Hinge - Hood - LH (Remove and Replace).
Install the Reservoir - Windshield Washer (Remove and Replace).