Rear Wheelhouse Reinforcement

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	Rear Wheelhouse Reinforcement
12	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm

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 C-Pillar Reinforcement.
Remove the original component.

Factory SPR

Factory Spot Weld
Remove the foam dam from the original Rear Wheelhouse Reinforcement.

Note
Save the foam dam for installation in a later step.
Prepare for installation.

Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
Reinstall the foam dam that was removed in an earlier step.
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Install the new C-Pillar Reinforcement.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.